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title: "Is this yellow leaf from overwatering?"
description: "Is this yellow leaf from overwatering?"
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community: "Planet Pothos"
author: "Beginnerplantmom"
published: "2025-07-12T15:16:50.593807Z"
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# Is this yellow leaf from overwatering?

_Posted by Beginnerplantmom on 2025-07-12_

Is this yellow leaf from overwatering?

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## 5 comments

### Sharon commented on 2025-07-12

That’s right. Depending on the type of pot, you might only need to water your pothos every two weeks.

### Sunny commented on 2025-07-12

It could be the older leaves dying off if no other leaves are affected.

### Bomi2789 commented on 2025-07-13

His other leaves don’t looks to solid or happy either it might be the start of an overwatering situation

#### Beginnerplantmom replied on 2025-07-13

Oh no. What do you recommend?

### Jíbara 👩🏽‍🌾 commented on 2025-07-13

Hi, Beginnerplantmom!

I typically water my golden pothos every nine days or so. Weekly waterings is a schedule I have always maintained, but Planta’s schedule has made this easier. I would recommend repotting so you can replace the saturated soil. I would also check the roots for their health — if some roots are dark in color (aside from the appearance of soil) and mushy, they will need to be removed. Once you repot, do not water right away. Give the plant some time to adjust.

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