Pothos Pruning 101: Simple Guide to Trimming Pothos Plants

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If you love plants but don’t have a big budget for them, you might want to consider purchasing a trusty pothos. Known to the scientific world as Epipremnum aureum, this indoor plant is prolific and easy-growing.

Although pruning is something you’ll need to know for proper plant care, don’t worry, we’ll teach you everything you need to know about pothos pruning.

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How to Prune Pothos Houseplants: a Step-by-Step Guide

Sterilize Pruners

You can remove pothos leaves by hand. But using a knife, pruning shears, or sharp scissors will give you the tidiest cut. Once you’ve selected your pruning tool, sterilize the shears by wiping them with 70-100% isopropyl alcohol.

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Inspect the Leaves

The next step is deciding where on the plant you want to cut. The best cut location depends on what you hope the pruning will achieve.

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Find the Nodes

Once you’ve selected the general area of the pothos you want to prune, you need to find the node. The leaf node is a small brown bump on the stem. It is the point from which new leaves and new stems grow.

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