How to Make Pothos Grow More Stems (2 Excellent Methods)

It is possible to make your pothos branch out and produce more stems from the same vine.

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So whether you have a pothos with bare stems or even a healthy pothos that needs a bushier look, here are two methods you can try.

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Apply Keiki Paste to the Bare Nodes

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Prune Regularly

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How to Make Pothos Grow More Stems (2 Excellent Methods)

It is possible to make your pothos branch out and produce more stems from the same vine.

So whether you have a pothos with bare stems or even a healthy pothos that needs a bushier look, here are two methods you can try.

Apply Keiki Paste to the Bare Nodes

1

Prune Regularly

2

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