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title: "I just got a golden pothos yesterday from the plant store and this…"
description: "I just got a golden pothos yesterday from the plant store and this morning I realized that there are tiny (like 3-4) brown spots, one or two spots on a couple…"
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author: "Sunny Do"
published: "2024-02-29T19:08:52.270255Z"
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# I just got a golden pothos yesterday from the plant store and this…

_Posted by Sunny Do on 2024-02-29_

I just got a golden pothos yesterday from the plant store and this morning I realized that there are tiny (like 3-4) brown spots, one or two spots on a couple of leaves. I live in Canada, the plant is placed in a place where it’s getting indirect sunlight, haven’t watered because the soil is not dry. So I was wondering if there’s anything wrong with it?

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## 6 comments

### zhu commented on 2024-02-29

commenting to keep up with the replies, i’m having the same concerns too! fellow canadian here 🫡

#### Maddison replied on 2024-02-29

Same here

#### Biri replied on 2024-02-29

Same! I have one leaf with a brown edge, but everything else is fine

#### zhu replied on 2024-03-01

just tagging on some photos for reference, I found these small spots and (and upon closer inspection, holes!) when I repotted and hung my pothos, but since then the new leaves are unfurling completely fine, and she’s doing great! Lots of new growth and the spots aren’t moving or spreading. I assume the blemishes are from when the plant was in the store’s care — I’m very new to handling plants and I assume they’re probably from sun damage (def correct me if i’m wrong lol) But i hope at least my experience reassures you with yours! The rest of the plant looks gorgeous! :)

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### Oatishkay commented on 2024-02-29

It might be from over/underwatering or too much light. Mine is like that currently (I got it this month). Most stores don’t know how to properly care for plants

### Ji11 commented on 2024-03-01

I’ve learned the hard way to always check for pests when buying a new plant. Not saying this is for sure a pest problem but I recommend looking very closely to see if you see signs of spider mites. They leave behind tiny webbing and you’ll notice lots of residue/dirt litter on the bottom of leaves. The spider mites look like tiny dots. I treat every newly purchased plant with a good shower and Neem oil from now on just incase.

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