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title: "I am very new to the plant world. I put one of my pothos in water…"
description: "I am very new to the plant world. I put one of my pothos in water about 2 weeks ago. How often should I change the water? It seems like slimy stuff is…"
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# I am very new to the plant world. I put one of my pothos in water…

_Posted by Amanda on 2026-02-14_

I am very new to the plant world. I put one of my pothos in water about 2 weeks ago. How often should I change the water? It seems like slimy stuff is developing in the water around the roots.

## 7 comments

### jessalynn commented on 2026-02-14

I change the water in mine every week, and I add a little liquid fertilizer to the water once a month.

#### Amanda replied on 2026-02-15

Thank you

### Sheridan commented on 2026-02-15

If it's fuzzy, white hair like stuff on the roots that's usually a good sign of health roots. Algae doesn't harm them to my knowledge, just looks a bit gross. I am pretty lazy though, change water once a month and never had issues. I like using Leca balls to grow them in, gives them more air.

#### Amanda replied on 2026-02-15

I saw those on TikTok yesterday, I will get some and try them. Thanks

### PidgeTheSkyRat commented on 2026-02-15

If it's green and slimy, it's probably just algae (like someone else said) and it's more an eyesore than anything else! If it really bothers you, you can gently rinse the roots with some clean water, but if you're not bothered by it, once every couple of weeks is normally fine!.

#### Amanda replied on 2026-02-15

It was just clear? Like when I pulled it out of the water I couldn’t even see it.

#### PidgeTheSkyRat replied on 2026-02-16

Then you're totally fine! That's healthy, don't worry about that :) Change the water every 2-4 weeks, but otherwise just leave it alone unless you see any issues with the leaves!

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