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title: "Hi there! I’m new to plants and I’ve had this devils ivy for 3 months…"
description: "Hi there! I’m new to plants and I’ve had this devils ivy for 3 months now. I mist and only water when dry. I haven’t repotted. I started noticing yellow leaves…"
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community: "Planet Pothos"
author: "B.A.H"
published: "2024-02-16T15:11:44.459567Z"
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# Hi there! I’m new to plants and I’ve had this devils ivy for 3 months…

_Posted by B.A.H on 2024-02-16_

Hi there! I’m new to plants and I’ve had this devils ivy for 3 months now. I mist and only water when dry. I haven’t repotted.

I started noticing yellow leaves come in some of which are small and new. I also still see growth. Any recommendation on how to cure the yellowing?

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## 7 comments

### Cheshire commented on 2024-02-16

Unfortunately the yellow leaves could be due to a lot of things, normally it means you’re overwatering but you seem to be doing well there. What kind of light do they get?

### Amie206 commented on 2024-02-16

Is there drainage in your pot and are you seeing any roots coming out the bottom?

### eli 🎧🪴 commented on 2024-02-16

honestly I wouldn’t worry about it too much, sometimes my pothos drops leaves just to create room for new growth- your water schedule sounds pretty sound to me!

### Mar commented on 2024-02-16

CHOP THEM✂️ don't be afraid!

### OhThePlacesWellGrow🌿 commented on 2024-02-18

On my pothos whenever I see yellowing leaves most of the time it’s because of too much sunlight.

### B.A.H commented on 2024-02-18

Thank you everyone!! There a couple more yellowing now, any suggestions on what to do to fix it?

#### B.A.H replied on 2024-02-21

I’ll use the skewer idea! Thank you!!

Anything I should do in the meantime to help?

Never repotted.. but I’m planning to this weekend. No roots coming out of the holes below. It sits maybe six feet away from a window with light. I’ll occasionally move it to get light. I’ll start going that more often. I worry that my ceiling fan running causes stress, thoughts?

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