Provide Adequate Light Pothos plants become leggy when they don’t receive enough light. Place them in bright, indirect light to encourage compact growth and vibrant leaves.
Prune Regularly Trim back long vines to promote bushier growth. Snipping off leggy stems encourages the plant to branch out and fill in.
Use a Trellis or Support Providing vertical support like a trellis will help your pothos grow upwards, keeping it dense and preventing spindly growth.
Rotate the Plant Rotate your pothos every few weeks to ensure even light distribution on all sides, preventing the plant from leaning toward the light and becoming leggy.
Fertilize Sparingly Over-fertilizing can cause excessive growth with weak stems. Use a balanced, diluted fertilizer during the growing season to support healthy growth.
Repot When Necessary If your pothos is growing too tall and spindly, consider repotting into a slightly larger container with fresh soil to encourage strong, healthy roots.
Keep the Temperature Stable Sudden temperature changes or drafts can cause stress, leading to leggy growth. Keep your pothos in a stable, warm environment away from cold spots.
Water Properly Water your pothos thoroughly when the top 1-2 inches of soil are dry. Under-watering can cause slow, weak growth, while over-watering can lead to root rot.