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title: "I don’t understand why my pothose is dying! 😭 I mist it and…"
description: "I don’t understand why my pothose is dying! 😭 I mist it and fertilise it as recommended but it’s not happy"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/46sbKsa-RgyFgv7yDz6N2w/657f563d9b759a3fb0ba1a80"
community: "Planet Pothos"
author: "The Middleton’s"
published: "2023-12-17T20:12:45.37Z"
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# I don’t understand why my pothose is dying! 😭 I mist it and…

_Posted by The Middleton’s on 2023-12-17_

I don’t understand why my pothose is dying! 😭  
I mist it and fertilise it as recommended but it’s not happy

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## 5 comments

### Beth commented on 2023-12-17

They do not like wet roots or a lot of space in the pot. You may have better luck rehabbing this one in water just to get some more roots on it. It also hates being cold, so make sure it's inside for the cooler months in a bright window

#### The Middleton’s replied on 2023-12-17

Thanks! I’ll either put it in water or a snug pot 💜

#### yethathne replied on 2023-12-17

I recommend water too. They root really well and quickly in there. It’s a good holdover solution, especially in the winter months when growth slows down.

### Haylee commented on 2023-12-20

Mine is doing the same!!! I was thinking of putting it in water.. I’m nervous it’ll be even more upset bc it’s winter and cold in general.

### NayNay commented on 2023-12-24

I found after experimenting, that their roots like to be snug in their pot. They will focus on shooting roots to fill the pot instead of new leafs. And I switched mine to a tropical/cactus soil for better drainage and they are super happy now and able to start little babies!

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