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title: "NEED TIPS He looks a little sad since I forgot to water him 🥲…"
description: "NEED TIPS He looks a little sad since I forgot to water him 🥲 (doesn’t happen often) but I’ve had this guy for at least 3 years and doesn’t really grow in…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/46sbKsa-RgyFgv7yDz6N2w/tpRGtLeRcFDc9AHDDXVWSO"
community: "Planet Pothos"
author: "V"
published: "2025-07-25T02:38:29.154831Z"
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# NEED TIPS He looks a little sad since I forgot to water him 🥲…

_Posted by V on 2025-07-25_

NEED TIPS  
He looks a little sad since I forgot to water him 🥲 (doesn’t happen often) but I’ve had this guy for at least 3 years and doesn’t really grow in length but does sprout new leafs ! Any ideas why he isn’t growing ? 🌱

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## 9 comments

### Melody commented on 2025-07-25

I think he just needs a bit more light. A spot near a sunny window or under a grow light will help

#### V replied on 2025-07-25

Thank you ! I’ll try that next :)

### Crazy plant lady commented on 2025-07-25

Have you checked her roots? It could be a case of felt wrapped around the roots

#### V replied on 2025-07-25

Never would’ve crossed my mind ! Thank you !

### Neptune’s Nest commented on 2025-07-25

I find bottom watering is most effective for perking up the sad ones but u can also maybe propagate a few nodes to encourage more growth

#### V replied on 2025-07-25

Haven’t tried propagating before ! Will be trying :) thank you

### Sunny commented on 2025-07-25

Needs more light , more fertilizer and consistent watering that doesn’t let the soil stay dry too long. Place it where it can get bright light in an east window or in a south or west window behind sheer curtains. A 12 hours a day grow light within 1 foot will help.

#### V replied on 2025-07-25

Thank you for the tips ! What type of soil would you recommend?

#### Sunny replied on 2025-07-25

Potting soil with lots of perlite, orchid bark chips, or other aggregates for good airflow and flow and drainage.

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