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title: "Hi guys! I am absolutely killing this plant and I’m not sure why. The…"
description: "Hi guys! I am absolutely killing this plant and I’m not sure why. The leaves started to turn yellow as soon as I bought it about 2 months ago, I thought it was…"
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author: "Izzy"
published: "2025-06-24T01:30:59.202687Z"
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# Hi guys! I am absolutely killing this plant and I’m not sure why. The…

_Posted by Izzy on 2025-06-24_

Hi guys! I am absolutely killing this plant and I’m not sure why. The leaves started to turn yellow as soon as I bought it about 2 months ago, I thought it was the light so I got a grow light but it’s only getting worse. Not sure what to do.

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## 13 comments

### Koko commented on 2025-06-24

It could be a watering issue… over/under watering maybe?

### InLoveWithPlants commented on 2025-06-24

Yeah, my opinion would definitely be a watering issue (over or under) like the other comment said.

#### InLoveWithPlants replied on 2025-06-24

How often is she watered?

#### Izzy replied on 2025-06-24

One a week (that’s what the shop I bought it from was doing)

#### InLoveWithPlants replied on 2025-06-24

I, personally, water when I notice the top of the soil looking dry or when the leaves start to wilt a bit, which is usually every 1 1/2-2 weeks. Also, check the roots for any root rot, just to be safe and place them in a window with Tons of sun, they can survive in lower light but they do not thrive in it.

### PhantomPhilodendron commented on 2025-06-24

I loved that you started this off with “I am absolutely killing this plant…” I chuckled because that’s exactly how I feel sometimes.

Whenever my similar pothos looks like that, it’s usually because I over watered.

May she get well soon!

### MyDigitalPlantDiary commented on 2025-06-24

I agree with all the previous comments, and would add that maybe repotting and placing her in a different location where it gets more natural light might help 💚🪴

### Sunny commented on 2025-06-24

Take off the pot to check for root rot. It looks overwatered or the roots are sitting in the drainage water. Also, check for overgrown roots blocking the drainage holes. 🪴🍀

### Brittany commented on 2025-06-24

Looks like an over watering issue

### Brittany commented on 2025-06-24

Like sunny said it may need to be repotted also

### Cam ☘️(⁠｡⁠•̀⁠ᴗ⁠-⁠)⁠✧ commented on 2025-06-25

Don't worry, pothos are very resilient, once you know how to care for it it'll bounce back real fast! Make sure you prune those dying/dead leaves. The plant will keep sending water and nutrients to the dying ones, so if you get rid of them it'll encourage new growth. Good luck! 🤞

### Sara 🌿 commented on 2025-06-26

I found that my pothos started to yellow because it needed to be repotted, so I would check the roots :) also, check what everyone else said!

### Elleoise commented on 2025-06-28

Do everything the rest of the comments suggested. Additionally you need to prune off all those yellow/brown/damaged leaves. Your plant is wasting energy and nutrients trying to heal them when in reality it can’t.

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