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title: "I’m new to plants. What’s wrong with this plant?"
description: "I’m new to plants. What’s wrong with this plant?"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "emily"
published: "2025-09-28T21:27:38.772431Z"
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# I’m new to plants. What’s wrong with this plant?

_Posted by emily on 2025-09-28_

I’m new to plants. What’s wrong with this plant?

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## 3 comments

### nabi commented on 2025-09-28

1\. If the leaves feel limp and floppy, it could be shock from a recent repotting. (Leave the plant to rest and receive bright light, I’m sure she will perk up!)

2\. Overwatered or the soil is not chunky enough for proper drainage and is causing root rot… (check the roots and if they are brown, slimy, squishy, etc- take a pair of sanitized scissors and chop the rot off from the healthy portion of the roots. Spray or soak the roots with 3% Hydrogen Peroxide to prevent any more damage. Repot in new chunky potting mix and water the next day

### Phil commented on 2025-09-29

Overwatered. Soil should be almost totally dry before you water.

### Amy commented on 2025-09-29

This Pothos will grow long vines and can get leggy if it doesn’t get enough sun. If the new leaves are smaller than the leaves near the center, it’s likely not getting enough nutrients/fertilizer.

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