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title: "hii!! new plant mom here:) just got this golden pothos today and it's…"
description: "hii!! new plant mom here:) just got this golden pothos today and it's doing okay but i noticed some damaged browning leaves, planta says that it's probably due…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/46sbKsa-RgyFgv7yDz6N2w/649c93e9a37375146406464f"
community: "Planet Pothos"
author: "salma"
published: "2023-06-28T20:11:21.437Z"
language: "en"
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# hii!! new plant mom here:) just got this golden pothos today and it's…

_Posted by salma on 2023-06-28_

hii!!  
new plant mom here:) just got this golden pothos today and it's doing okay but i noticed some damaged browning leaves, planta says that it's probably due to dry air so i watered and misted but i was also wondering if i should cut off those browning leaves?  
thanks!!!!

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## 3 comments

### Anya commented on 2023-06-28

Those could be cosmetic damages (from being dropped or something similar to that) but it could also be root rot. Many plants from the store have root rot due to over and under watering. You can take it out of the pot and check the roots! Firm, cream colored roots are good. Anything brown and mushy is root rot. If it does have root rot, let me know and I can tell you your options of how to deal with it! Good luck :)

#### Anya replied on 2023-06-28

The only reason I doubt it is dry air is because pothos is a very hardy plant that can thrive in many different conditions (including dry air). It’s likely that there’s another issue going on.

#### salma replied on 2023-06-29

hey anya thank u sm for ur help\<3 i'm planning on repotting it tomorrow once i get some new pots so i'll check it then and lyk:)

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