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title: "My golden pathos is getting some brown spots on the back of the…"
description: "My golden pathos is getting some brown spots on the back of the leaves, anyone know what to do?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/46sbKsa-RgyFgv7yDz6N2w/L7ARjYcQnbCN78UwlU4Qp2"
community: "Planet Pothos"
author: "Fawkes Terrarium"
published: "2025-05-28T05:06:31.468911Z"
language: "en"
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# My golden pathos is getting some brown spots on the back of the…

_Posted by Fawkes Terrarium on 2025-05-28_

My golden pathos is getting some brown spots on the back of the leaves, anyone know what to do?

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## 3 comments

### Neptune’s Nest commented on 2025-05-28

What are the grow conditions/Soil setup? You may want something w better drainage around there and also I’d check the roots

### Temple Es’zura commented on 2025-05-28

Maybe overwatering or burnt leaves. Are there any other symptoms?

### PothosPlantMom commented on 2025-05-28

Could very well be over watering. Pot with drainage?

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