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title: "I got my neon pothos from the clearance plant section at Fred Meyers,…"
description: "I got my neon pothos from the clearance plant section at Fred Meyers, so she’s always looked upset. Is there anything I can do? Her leaves are so light and I…"
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published: "2026-02-15T21:47:06.723903Z"
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# I got my neon pothos from the clearance plant section at Fred Meyers,…

_Posted by wh1tem1lky on 2026-02-15_

I got my neon pothos from the clearance plant section at Fred Meyers, so she’s always looked upset. Is there anything I can do? Her leaves are so light and I had to trim most of them off because they were brown and dead :(  
All I do is follow the planta instructions for watering/fertilizing and I’m glad she’s not dead but I feel like she’s not doing so hot still. Maybe real light? She’s currently in my bedroom with a grow light.

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## 7 comments

### Jay commented on 2026-02-15

How long have you had her for? It could be the pot is too big for the roots/root rot as well.

#### wh1tem1lky replied on 2026-02-16

I’d say a month or two? Perhaps repotting her again would be good

### Becky commented on 2026-02-16

Just because planta says it's time to water doesn't mean that it's actually time to water. The conditions in your home and type of soil will determine when to water.  
I buy wooden skewers at walmart (100 skewers for $1) if you stick a dry skewer into the plant 3 to 4 inches down, and it comes out, clean or with dust on it then it's time to water; if it comes out with moist soil on it, do not water it yet. You can snooze the planta request for this plant for 2 more days and then check it again... fingers crossed for you! Best of luck!

#### wh1tem1lky replied on 2026-02-16

Okay good to know! And I actually have some of those skewers so I’ll be doing just what you said, great idea. Thank you!

### Birdperson75 commented on 2026-02-16

Have you tried only distilled or rainwater? I had this problem with light leaves and that really helped . 😊

### plantgeek commented on 2026-02-16

planta scheduling is notorious for overwatering. always check before you water, fertilize every month or two in the spring/summer and sparsely / not at all in winter.

#### Becky replied on 2026-02-16

My plants live with grow lights so I am able to fertile all year with no issues 🤪

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