Help!!!! I watered my plants yesterday with the amount th...
Help!!!! I watered my plants yesterday with the amount the app gave and now it looks like this. #IsSheSick #GoldenPothos
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@IdolBoneset70 I am thinking that the plant has been overwatered. Does the pot the plant is in have drainage holes? Do you check the soil for moisture before you water the plant again? To care for a Golden Pothos (Epipremnum aureum), focus on providing bright, indirect light and allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. These plants are highly adaptable and are widely considered one of the easiest houseplants for beginners. Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Pruning: Regularly trim long vines just above a leaf node to encourage a bushier, fuller appearance.
Repotting: Move the plant to a pot 1 to 2 inches larger every 1 to 2 years or when roots begin to grow out of the drainage holes.
Common Issues:
Yellow Leaves: Widespread yellowing is typically a sign of overwatering or root rot.
Brown Tips: This often indicates low humidity or dry air.
Leggy Growth: Long gaps between leaves usually mean the plant needs more light. Important Safety Note: Golden Pothos contains calcium oxalate crystals and is toxic to pets and humans if ingested. Keep it out of reach of children and pets. In your case it would be better to remove the plant from the container and check the roots for rot. Trim any brown, mushy roots and repot it into fresh soil in a pot with drainage holes! And remember that if your plant is in a plastic pot the soil dries out much slower because plastic is a non-porous material which won’t allow the soil to air out and letting the roots breathe!
Pruning: Regularly trim long vines just above a leaf node to encourage a bushier, fuller appearance.
Repotting: Move the plant to a pot 1 to 2 inches larger every 1 to 2 years or when roots begin to grow out of the drainage holes.
Common Issues:
Yellow Leaves: Widespread yellowing is typically a sign of overwatering or root rot.
Brown Tips: This often indicates low humidity or dry air.
Leggy Growth: Long gaps between leaves usually mean the plant needs more light. Important Safety Note: Golden Pothos contains calcium oxalate crystals and is toxic to pets and humans if ingested. Keep it out of reach of children and pets. In your case it would be better to remove the plant from the container and check the roots for rot. Trim any brown, mushy roots and repot it into fresh soil in a pot with drainage holes! And remember that if your plant is in a plastic pot the soil dries out much slower because plastic is a non-porous material which won’t allow the soil to air out and letting the roots breathe!
@IdolBoneset70 Since the yellow leaves cannot revert back to green it is best to trim them is might also encourage new growth.
Just a quick note- the watering schedule is usually wrong for a while until you use it and teach it the watering schedule for your particular plant. I’ve been using it consistently for a year and it still tells me to water too often. Best practice is to check the soil *every rune* and see if it’s 80-90% dry before you water using your finger or a wooden stick. I would unpot your plant, check the roots for rot (any signs of mushy or brown roots- trim and spritz with 1/4 hydrogen peroxide and 3/4 water). Carefully remove every trace of the soil it came in by rinsing the roots. Repot in a well draining pot (multiple holes- I like plastic nursery pots!) and a very well draining soil. Make sure the pot is not larger than 1-2” than the root ball. Straight potting soil is too heavy and holds moisture too long! I like an aroid mix or 1/3s potting soil, orchid bark, and perlite. Good luck and let us know how you get on! Pothos are very resilient.
