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title: "heeeelllppppp. My golden pothos that has been growing in water was…"
description: "heeeelllppppp. My golden pothos that has been growing in water was going so well until I put it in a super skinny ceramics vase. It got root rot somehow and…"
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community: "Planet Pothos"
author: "Mar"
published: "2024-03-08T03:00:50.119791Z"
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# heeeelllppppp. My golden pothos that has been growing in water was…

_Posted by Mar on 2024-03-08_

heeeelllppppp. My golden pothos that has been growing in water was going so well until I put it in a super skinny ceramics vase. It got root rot somehow and was molding. I cut all roots off and trimmed. there are still nodes but if anyone can help me save her it will be very appreciated 💚

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## 8 comments

### letsfindjoy commented on 2024-03-08

How often were you changing the water?

#### Mar replied on 2024-03-08

i change it every week🥹

#### letsfindjoy replied on 2024-03-08

Hmm that’s super strange. Maybe try twice a week this time. If you use the same vessel be sure to wash it with soap and water. I’d maybe let the cuttings soak in part water part hydrogen peroxide overnight. You can Google a good ratio I can’t remember off the top of my head right now but prob 4 parts water to 1 hydrogen peroxide? But look it up to make sure it’s bedtime with kids right now so brain is tired lol.

### Maddison commented on 2024-03-08

I’ve heard that sealing the cut with super glue or wax or something helps to avoid it getting all mushy like that

#### Maddison replied on 2024-03-09

Good to know! Thanks!!

### Timtimface commented on 2024-03-08

I agree with changing or adding water more often. Smaller pot means the plant will go through the dissolved oxygen in the water quicker

### S.R commented on 2024-03-09

You mentioned you put it in a super skinny ceramics vase? Just wondering if it is clear. Most of the water rooting I’ve seen and is done in glass and I seem to think it’s so the developing roots can get light. I’m pretty new to all this though so I could be wrong! Hope it works out.

### Chantal commented on 2024-03-09

So I’m not sure about this, but I think that the ceramic might have been the cause, especially if it’s unglazed or porous. Glass doesn’t hold on to bacteria or absorb water whereas ceramic might. I would put her back in glass to be safe! You can also put a little peroxide in the water just to kill any remaining bacteria.

Hope she bounces back!

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