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title: "Any idea of what may be causing the brown spots? Purchased 7/20,…"
description: "Any idea of what may be causing the brown spots? Purchased 7/20, watered twice since, near an east-facing window, potted in a mix of orchid bark and regular…"
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published: "2024-08-11T15:42:03.648636Z"
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# Any idea of what may be causing the brown spots? Purchased 7/20,…

_Posted by NewbPlantMama on 2024-08-11_

Any idea of what may be causing the brown spots? Purchased 7/20, watered twice since, near an east-facing window, potted in a mix of orchid bark and regular soil..

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## 5 comments

### Hort Specialist commented on 2024-08-11

Mechanical damage most likely, will be ok watch the watering habits. Let the soil dry a little before watering or once the plant starts to show drying symptoms. Eventually fertilize would help color up but not needed as of yet.

#### NewbPlantMama replied on 2024-08-11

Awesome! I’m completely green to plants, so what are some drying symptoms to watch out for?

#### P.G replied on 2024-08-11

Golden pothos are a bit dramatic so it’s easy to tell. They’ll begin to look floppy and have their leaves curl inwards when they get thirsty. They’ll go back to normal once they are watered.

#### Hort Specialist replied on 2024-08-11

P.G answered that question well 🤗

### NewbPlantMama commented on 2024-08-12

Thank you both!!

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