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title: "Why do some of my potho vines look like they are starting to root rot…"
description: "Why do some of my potho vines look like they are starting to root rot while others do well in water? These are from the same jar 🤷🏼‍♀️"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/46sbKsa-RgyFgv7yDz6N2w/jhksxnO5ayFnzOd6tMHt0P"
community: "Planet Pothos"
author: "Fernie143"
published: "2026-01-10T20:43:25.576367Z"
language: "en"
image: "https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/ZM_GNj_Cl_8u8rMBhqb6Iftla6UVggyqgxqaOCCZU00/ZKPH-zkaRB-ASPr-HwR28A.webp?size=large"
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# Why do some of my potho vines look like they are starting to root rot…

_Posted by Fernie143 on 2026-01-10_

Why do some of my potho vines look like they are starting to root rot while others do well in water? These are from the same jar 🤷🏼‍♀️

![Attachment 1 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/ZM_GNj_Cl_8u8rMBhqb6Iftla6UVggyqgxqaOCCZU00/ZKPH-zkaRB-ASPr-HwR28A.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/ZM_GNj_Cl_8u8rMBhqb6Iftla6UVggyqgxqaOCCZU00/mq7YuUwvTlC1785b5-EkRw.webp?size=large)

## 8 comments

### Sunny commented on 2026-01-10

I keep 2-3 nodes per cutting to get roots growing quickly. Long vines can spend time trying to keep the leaves from falling off instead of growing new roots.

I recommend cutting off the dark vines above a healthy node. Use smaller cuttings. Rinse with hydrogen peroxide to disinfect. Disinfect the container and tools. Disinfect hands. 🪴🍀

#### Fernie143 replied on 2026-01-10

Thank you

### brittrb commented on 2026-01-11

This looks like my brasil philodendron. Is there a pothos that looks the same?

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/K2kILSrgTIuFu_XpaYjLry7hJTuror2aUd4t5asMHaI/M3koWSFyRJ6mOXHHMy91gw.webp?size=large)

#### Gianna replied on 2026-01-11

Yes! Different variations of growth but similar leaf shape, color, and pattern!! ( at least to my knowledge)

#### LadyTenorJD replied on 2026-01-14

OP’s plant isn’t a pothos. Definitely looks like a philo brasil.

### brittrb commented on 2026-01-11

Interesting! Learning new planty things all the time

#### Gianna replied on 2026-01-11

After more digging it looks they are indeed the same plant and are actually labeled as philos!!

### brittrb commented on 2026-01-11

Cool!

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