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title: "My pothos is looking rather sad. The leaves are curling and the…"
description: "My pothos is looking rather sad. The leaves are curling and the bottom portion leave has started to change color. Any tips or advice appreciated! Thank you"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/46sbKsa-RgyFgv7yDz6N2w/KKDdWs1WR7eV9qSLCckalQ"
community: "Planet Pothos"
author: "Brookieb6"
published: "2024-02-19T20:34:15.698767Z"
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# My pothos is looking rather sad. The leaves are curling and the…

_Posted by Brookieb6 on 2024-02-19_

My pothos is looking rather sad. The leaves are curling and the bottom portion leave has started to change color. Any tips or advice appreciated! Thank you

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![Attachment 2 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/sZmOKmUnB0Q9_mV-92qo4rMCTYgWNr-JJD5SHDtdlMo/mZjzsIXrSZmKDSz8xqpo8A.webp?size=large)

## 4 comments

### Sunny commented on 2024-02-19

Looks like the soil has pulled away from the sides of the pot. It’s hard to see. That is usually a sign of under watering too long. Water will run between the dry soil and inner side of the pot leaving dry spots in the soil when the top looks wet. The sagging vine looks like it needs water. You have to water until all of the soil is saturated.

I recommend bottom watering. Bottom watering is effective when the soil gets too dry. Set the pot in a container of water about 30 minutes or until the top of the soil feels wet. Drain the excess water. You can add fertilizer while bottom watering.

Also, check the roots to verify no issues. Good luck. 🍀 🪴

#### Brookieb6 replied on 2024-02-19

Thank you

### Mar commented on 2024-02-20

propagate!!

### Brookieb6 commented on 2024-02-21

Just wanted to give an update!! I moved it out of an area where it may have been getting too much sun, even after moving it one time prior and I decided to bottom water. Looks way happier now! Thanks for the advice!

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