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title: "Help! I got gifted a pothos N joy because the previous owner couldn’t…"
description: "Help! I got gifted a pothos N joy because the previous owner couldn’t revive it after they nearly killed it. Now I’m trying to revive it and it’s been hard! I…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Rory"
published: "2026-08-16T19:33:58.481279Z"
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# Help! I got gifted a pothos N joy because the previous owner couldn’t…

_Posted by Rory on 2026-08-16_

Help! I got gifted a pothos N joy because the previous owner couldn’t revive it after they nearly killed it. Now I’m trying to revive it and it’s been hard! I propagated some of its cuttings bc I thought maybe it needed some pruning, the cuttings are doing great but the momma is not. I’ve tried watering it a little bit more and it’s just not working! Please drop some tips or tricks I can try on this plant, I’m just trying anything because I don’t want it to die!

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## 8 comments

### Aroidmama commented on 2026-08-16

I’d chop and prop whatever is left \& salvageable and let mama go to the happy garden in the sky. Mostly because your new props look fabulous ❣️🫶🏽

#### Rory replied on 2026-08-16

I thought that’s what I should do but very sad!

#### Aroidmama replied on 2026-08-16

Sad, yes, but it’s the circle of life. And “rebirth”, she lives on. Some we just can’t save. When I feel like that, that’s when I put them outside and let them be and they tend to come back to life. In the meantime, I’m thinking I have more room for more plants, but where will the outdoors ones go? 😂

#### Rory replied on 2026-08-16

lol I love your mindset!

### jlsKenzy commented on 2026-08-16

I agree with the full chop. Those vines are so bare, leaves won't come back on them. It'll be the best way to get it thriving again.

### LeafyGreenhouse commented on 2026-08-16

Yes I agree, the mother plant will have to die. But her babies will live on!

### Amy commented on 2026-08-16

Compost the mother plant and she’ll give back to the earth 🌎 and provide life force✨✨ for something else that will grow 🌱

### Darlene commented on 2026-08-18

I agree with Aroidmama. Then you can start with a healthy new plant, thanks to mama going to the garden in the sky.

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