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title: "Finally think I’m getting the hang of things! My plant was thirsty,…"
description: "Finally think I’m getting the hang of things! My plant was thirsty, but I had no idea why because I was following the appropriate watering schedule, but then I…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/46sbKsa-RgyFgv7yDz6N2w/d97x8NKkcwcsvCYDfwPsWX"
community: "Planet Pothos"
author: "Herpothos"
published: "2026-01-30T00:39:07.944687Z"
language: "en"
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# Finally think I’m getting the hang of things! My plant was thirsty,…

_Posted by Herpothos on 2026-01-30_

Finally think I’m getting the hang of things! My plant was thirsty, but I had no idea why because I was following the appropriate watering schedule, but then I learned that nursery soil can get sort of compacted where the water goes around and drains straight out of the nursery pot. So I put her in a bowl of water to reset and boom! She stopped looking so sad and droopy! Still unsure if I should cut off the burnt ends on a few of those leaves or rip it all out completely . But I’m cherishing these small wins:)

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## 4 comments

### Snowstorm commented on 2026-01-30

Amazing job!!! She’s looking amazing!!! Your choice to leave the leaves or take them out. I personally leave them til they’re really yellow but ymmv. Keep up the great work!

### Zoey commented on 2026-01-30

Good for you🥳 take the win

### Morgan Picillo 🖤 🌿 commented on 2026-01-30

Looking so happy now! 😍

### PuraVida🌹🌼🌺 commented on 2026-06-20

I’m new to caring for indoor plants, so pardon my ignorance. Did you remove your pothos completely from the soil and put it in water? How did it fare? Do you have any recent pics?

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