I have to keep all of my pothos plants on this bookshelf. This is 6 separate containers. They are growing like crazy and I need some advice. I’ve resorted to weaving them through the blinds and curtain rods. Should I cut and re-pot them? I have limited space options because my cat eats plants so I have to keep them high up. They love this spot.
by Princess_Samojo
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chop, prop, replant, it will fill your plant out more or multiply. your choice!
If they love the spot and you’re limited on space (especially with a plant-nibbling cat), you’ve got a couple of good options:
Prune & Propagate: You can definitely cut them back to manage the length and encourage fuller growth. Take healthy cuttings with 2–3 nodes, root them in water, and either pot them into new containers or group them back into the existing ones to make each plant fuller. Great way to expand your collection without taking up much more space.
Creative Training: Instead of the blinds and curtain rods (no judgment — we’ve all been there!), you could use adhesive wall hooks or a trellis mounted to the wall or bookshelf. Guide the vines in artistic or tidy patterns up and around the space.
Hanging Options: If possible, try adding macrame hangers or a tension rod above your bookshelf to hang a few containers. Keeps them out of reach of your cat and frees up a bit of shelf space.
And honestly, if they’re happy, healthy, and you like how it looks, no rush to change anything. You can always trim when they start feeling unmanageable.
I chopped and propped my pothos recently and have figured out that they LOVE to climb a moss pole and the leaves will get massive if they are able to climb up something!