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Toseetheclouds

These once bountiful Pothos plants have struggled since moving 5 times through various light and air conditionsā€”) in the pandemic era. Since moving a month ago theyā€™re especially upset. Any idea on how to help them now? 2 years ago they went from extremely bright light to very minimal light. With this last move thereā€™s slightly better (but still north facing) light but worse air quality, which manifests on their leaves as a thick film of dust. They were repotted from plastic to terra cotta around a year ago. The first photo is current; the second photo from 2020.

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  1. Planty Things

    I would get them a grow light and trim them down so they can give energy to new growth. Howā€™s the soil?

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    • Toseetheclouds

      Thank you! These are helpful reminders. Iā€™d been trimming them periodically for the last 2 years, and theyā€™ve not bounced back really. Itā€™s true that they were happier with a grow light; Iā€™ll try that again. The soil is a bit on the dry side. Maybe they need fertilizer?

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    • Allie & T

      pothos love fertilizer. and iā€™d say try putting them in indirect sunlight outside for a few hours a day. thatā€™s helped my pothos tremendously

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  2. Jodi

    Cut and propagate the vines, new soil, follow planta advice šŸ‘ it will take time but you can bring them back to life. Theyā€™re a hardy plant.

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    • MeasomerPi

      I agree with the chop and prop. When mine start to look a little bald, I root some cuttings and pop them back into the pot. Itā€™s kinda like hair plugs!

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  3. Jodi

    Try a soil blend made for tropical plants or just goood old miracle grow potting soil.

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  4. Gigglzngreenz

    You said the soil is dry, which could be a problem. Most plants need some water in their soil to survive. Pothos donā€™t like to be too wet but they donā€™t like to go completely dry either. Maybe try watering them more often, before they get completely dry? I wouldnā€™t recommend the terra-cotta pots unless you are watering often because they draw the moisture from the soil and it evaporates quickly. All the previous advice is great advice! Good luck!!

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  5. Brianna

    If the weather is nice I would recommend putting them outside in a covered area out of direct sun. Theyā€™ll grow a lot faster than indoors.

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