It wouldn't hurt to cut it back a few days before you repot. I don't know that cutting it back shocks it much, but having less plant to support while getting over repotting will be easier for the plant. I have started many pothos in water, and they did fine, just don't let the roots get much longer than about an inch- 1 1/2 inches. Water roots are different than soil roots, and if its too adapted to water, it won't transition to soil. Pothos also grows quite well in water, so if you want to leave some in water, you can.

Hi LeslieM,

Thank you for your input. It surely will be much easier to repot without all those long vines. :)

I'll try to start the cuttings in water and then pot them once the roots are about the size you suggest. I'm sure it will be fine. Pothos are so forgiving, thanks be to mother Nature. They are ideal for people like me, who love gardening but seem to be unlucky with growing plants inside. I miss the country! Things are so much easier to grow outdoors (where they belong). :)

I want to try a container water garden, so I am thinking about using some of the cuttings for that. We'll see how that turns out.

Thank you again! :)