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title: "Just purchased my first pothos! Any advice, tips, or tricks on caring…"
description: "Just purchased my first pothos! Any advice, tips, or tricks on caring for these plants, greatly appreciated!"
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community: "Planet Pothos"
author: "Chrissy"
published: "2024-02-02T22:14:31.922543Z"
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# Just purchased my first pothos! Any advice, tips, or tricks on caring…

_Posted by Chrissy on 2024-02-02_

Just purchased my first pothos! Any advice, tips, or tricks on caring for these plants, greatly appreciated!

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## 7 comments

### Tara 🪴👶🏻 commented on 2024-02-02

Very pretty. I love pothos. I have them all over my house! Start by taking off any yellow leaves or that brown one in the pic. Check for any pests. If you have other plants it’s a good idea to keep this one secluded for a couple of weeks.  
Some of my pothos are near windows for light and other aren’t and they all thrive.  
I water when dry. I can tell by lifting the pot and it’s light.  
Enjoy your new plant baby! 🥰🪴

#### Chrissy replied on 2024-02-02

Thank you so much!

### NayNay commented on 2024-02-02

So pretty! I have that one to :)  
I agree, remove Any yellowing leafs. They like their roots nice and snug! I ended up switching my soil to an orchid/tropical/cactus mix with small lava rock. To help with air flow and more drainage. They seem to really really like the soil! I keep mine in mild sun light, not direct. Water a little when the soil is dry. All my plants are on a regular watering and fertilizing schedule which has been helpful to.

### Jordan commented on 2024-02-03

Recommendation get moss poll for it helps it a lot

#### Michael replied on 2024-02-03

Yh that’ll work but the person will encounter fungus gnats after. But I’ll also recommend some fungus gnat treatment after you plant the moss

### JN commented on 2024-02-03

Pothos are my favorite. On a whim I once bought one small leaf in soil from a woman at a farmer’s market for $1 not knowing what it was, and that tiny leaf a decade ago has spawned so many gifts for people who have loved them!

### Lynda commented on 2024-02-11

To me, pathos are the most forgiving and easy care plant I have had. They’re also very easy to root, and give as lovely gifts if you have time. Have fun!

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