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Pruning guide

How to prune common pothos

Best time
Spring, as growth resumes
How often
As needed
Technique
Snip dead or leggy growth at the base with clean, sharp scissors.

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Pruning common pothos — FAQ

When should I prune common pothos?

Spring, as growth resumes. Snip dead or leggy growth at the base with clean, sharp scissors.

How often does common pothos need pruning?

As needed. Common Pothos needs little routine pruning. Mainly remove yellowing, damaged or dead leaves at the base with clean scissors, and trim any leggy or overgrown stems in spring if you want a fuller, more compact shape. It is hard to harm by light tidying.

How do you prune common pothos?

Snip dead or leggy growth at the base with clean, sharp scissors.