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title: "what is recommended to do with the damaged leaves? And how can I help…"
description: "what is recommended to do with the damaged leaves? And how can I help her grow? I overwatered when I first got her, I plan to add fertilizer once it arrives,…"
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# what is recommended to do with the damaged leaves? And how can I help…

_Postat av Atty.B den 2025-03-17_

what is recommended to do with the damaged leaves? And how can I help her grow? I overwatered when I first got her, I plan to add fertilizer once it arrives, and I’ve repotted her as she was growing roots through the previous pot. Aswell as I make sure to keep her out of direct sunlight, and drain the excess water when watering. Am I missing anything? I’d appreciate feedback from anyone who knows how to care for a pathos tysm!☺️♥️  
Update: I snipped the yellowing and brown/crispy leaves from the stem, hoping to see improvements! fingers crossed 🤞

![Bilaga 1 av 4](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/BzPolnwqSwCh_tZP4UIM1h0ZEEio1sCtie-KQIoKcJ8/7KEMUN7jQRGYUB9aBfLJ8Q.webp?size=large)

![Bilaga 2 av 4](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/BzPolnwqSwCh_tZP4UIM1h0ZEEio1sCtie-KQIoKcJ8/_v8ClXL4SemZupL3udmaFg.webp?size=large)

![Bilaga 3 av 4](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/BzPolnwqSwCh_tZP4UIM1h0ZEEio1sCtie-KQIoKcJ8/xg2PNOHMTuuRwI8aQP6JMQ.webp?size=large)

![Bilaga 4 av 4](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/BzPolnwqSwCh_tZP4UIM1h0ZEEio1sCtie-KQIoKcJ8/3nimM0J-QFyloQ6VURLiFA.webp?size=large)

## 12 kommentarer

### Samantha kommenterade den 2025-03-17

Anytime I had a yellowing/brown leave, I personally cut it off! Pruning actually promotes new growth anyways, so it’s kind of a win win situation haha.

#### Samantha svarade den 2025-03-17

Leaf\*

#### Atty.B svarade den 2025-03-17

Thank you so much! Do you suggest cutting it from the stem or just the leaf?

#### Samantha svarade den 2025-03-18

I cut the stem too!

### Sapphire kommenterade den 2025-03-17

✨snip snip✨ the sad leaves. If the plant is mushy anywhere at all, water it a little bit more than usual.

#### Atty.B svarade den 2025-03-17

Tysm :3

### KJM kommenterade den 2025-03-17

I think you've got it covered it should do well. Probably the most important part is don't overwater and make sure it gets adequate light.

### Wolfen 🐺 kommenterade den 2025-03-17

It sounds like you fixed all the issues. I'd just gently pull off the brown or yellow leaves.

### Sunny kommenterade den 2025-03-17

All great advice. I recommend not strictly following the watering schedule without verifying the soil has dried. The plant will be slightly limp when it needs water.

What type of plant is it? It looks like monstera or anthurium from the long stems.

#### Pag3va svarade den 2025-03-17

The post says pothos but looks more like a monstera to me

#### Atty.B svarade den 2025-03-21

I was told when buying that she was a Golden Pathos, but now two comments have said otherwise. I’m gonna look into that and post if I find anything new. Thank you for the tips!

#### Atty.B svarade den 2025-03-21

I haven’t seen any patterning yet but she is still really small. I’ll take her to my mother she owns several Golden Pathos, and get her expert opinion on it. Guess I won’t know until she gets bigger. Thanks on the input everyone! ♥️

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