When the length on these vines says “limitless” it’s not an exaggeration! With proper care, temp, water and light, these vines can reach enormous lengths. If you don’t want your plant to get that long you’ve got 2 choices…………

If the plant is in a hanging basket you can cut the vines and make more plants. I usually take cuttings from 6 to 10 inches long and simply place them in water. You can even cut the vine and put it in soil. I have had better luck rotting them in water, the roots seem to grow much faster that way. I have even placed sections of vine that had no leaves at all on them in water and before you know it, there are roots and new leaves. Just make sure that you cut the vine right at a leaf node, the roots won’t grow on the stem itself they sprout from the little nodule where the leaf grows.

The other option is to place the plant in a large pot and add a support and let the vine grow around it. Just like the picture above. When you buy one like the plant in the picture, it will have a slice of some sort of tree bark in the middle. But, you could use almost anything.

Yellow leaves can be caused by several different things and you pretty much have to rule out the problem to stop it. Here’s a list of causes I found, hope it helps.

• Too much water or poor drainage: Feel soil for excessive moisture. Gently remove the plant from its container and examine the roots. Mushy brown roots without white tips and/or soggy soil in the bottom of the pot indicate too much water or poor drainage. Unclog drainage holes. Do not water again until soil is almost dry.

• Lack of light: Check growth for leaves that are smaller than normal. Stems may elongate and grow spindly and weak. Gradually move plant to brighter light.

• Root bound: Check to see if roots are growing out through drainage holes in the bottom of the pot. Gently remove the plant from the container. If roots are growing in a circle, gently tease the roots outward and repot in the next size larger container (for example, if currently in a 6-inch pot, move to an 8-inch pot). Suddenly repotting the houseplant into too large a pot will cause severe stress, which could lead to the plant’s death.

• High temperature: If only outer leaves are yellowing, check for drafts from heating and air-conditioning vents. Move plant to a draft-free location.

• Nitrogen deficiency: Oldest leaves turn yellow and may drop. Yellowing starts at the leaf margins and progresses inward without producing a distinct pattern. Growth is slow, new leaves are small, and the whole plant may appear stunted. Fertilize plant with soluble fertilizer that is rich in the first number on the label (for example, 23-19-19). Continue to fertilize at regular intervals according to the label.