Is it dying?
This plant was full and thriving when purchased and each day more leaves are yellowing and falling off. What can I do? I live in a very dry climate and maybe I’m over-watering.
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Bright indirect light for it. Since your climate is dry, lightly mist the leaves in early morning and or late evening. Wait until this problem is resolved before doing that though.
Be sure the catch tray is not holding additional water after watering. Pothos (especially variagated) are sensitive to direct sunlight and over watering. Also, do not water your Pothos from tap water.
How often have you been watering?
Be sure the catch tray is not holding additional water after watering. Pothos (especially variagated) are sensitive to direct sunlight and over watering. Also, do not water your Pothos from tap water.
How often have you been watering?
Hi Diane- pothos like a really good soil mix with matter like Perlite. I use cactus/succulent mix from Home Depot and my mix is 50% each soil and perlite. Pothos hate wet feet. Looking at your photo- the soil looks too heavy and may be trapping water, which will cause root rot and the plant to die. I might suggest replacing the soil, remove the yellow leaves so the plant can concentrate on the healthy bits, and I don’t suggest misting as that can also trap water and cause fungal issues. You can try a Humidifier, or a pebble tray- put tiny pebbles in plant tray, add small amount of water and put plant on top. No direct sun unless it’s AM from east facing window- Arizona sun is brutal and will burn the leaves-even inside (windows magnify the sun). When you water, you can stick your finger 2 inches down and if it comes up clean and dry- it’s time to water. Make sure you wipe your leaves every few days, depending on the dust where you live so the plant can “breathe”. Pothos are a pretty resilient plant and easy to take care of, and are known to thrive on "affectionate neglect”. I hope this helps! (These are my pothos)
@SillyPlantGirl when I lived in Louisiana my plants looked like your plant; sold them and started over when I moved here. I’ll repot wit new soil, use filtered water, and less light. Thank you.
Oh I know that feeling. I moved from Arizona to here (central Texas), and sold all of mine. I had over 75, and didn’t take 1. You and I did opposite moves!! 😁 you’re welcome…let us know updates! If you have other questions - we’re all happy to help