Leggy Growth in Pothos
Pothos is one of the easiest houseplants to grow, thriving in almost any indoor condition
Pothos care requirements
These care conditions are most relevant to leggy growth in Pothos. Check each one as a potential cause.
Symptoms to look for in Pothos
Long stretches of bare vine between leaves, with leaves getting smaller and further apart the longer the vine grows.
Common causes in Pothos
Pothos vines naturally stretch toward light — leggy growth on this plant is almost always a sign of insufficient light, since it tolerates low light but doesn't stay compact in it long-term.
How to diagnose leggy growth in Pothos
Plants lean towards light source or grow tall and thin in low light conditions.
How to treat leggy growth in Pothos
Move to a brighter spot with more indirect light. Prune leggy vines back to just above a leaf node to encourage bushier new growth, and propagate the cuttings in water to fill out the pot.
Preventing leggy growth in Pothos
Provide bright indirect light rather than just low light, and prune periodically to encourage branching rather than letting vines trail indefinitely.