Help!! I’ve had this pothos for years. it’s moved houses with me, came to college with me, nearly died and came back to life!! the soil is covered in mold and cinnamon isn’t helping at all. the leaves are also starting to yellow. the moisture meter reads 4-5. what do i do to save it!
I would stop watering it, scrape off the top 1-2 inches of soil, and put it in a brighter spot with more light. Wait until the top 2 inches of soil are dry before watering again. Does the pot have sufficient drainage? If not, repot in a new pot with more drainage holes with fresh soil. If any roots seem rotted and mushy, trim them back, and mix in perlite to the soil. Update this info in the app and wait to water again.
1 like Good luck!!
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Worst case scenario… take clippings of whole branches and plug them into new soil or even a jug of water and start again! Pothos is extremely forgiving and resilient
2 likesYeah I think just remove all the old soil and replace with new. Cut off any roots that are black or mushy and she should be fine
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I will add to disinfect the roots after removing the rot. Rinse with hydrogen peroxide to disinfect. Disinfect hands and tools to avoid spreading bacteria/fungus to other plants. Don’t solely rely on moisture meters since they can fail. Check the soil is dry by using your finger, a chopstick, wooden meat skewer or similar tools. A commercial fungicide is more effective than cinnamon. 🪴🍀
2 likesMy old one did this too. I decided to repot and then all the leaves turned black. BUT, I cut all the leaves except for 2 that were the best (of the worst) and now she’s going gangbusters shooting out new growth! Obviously not ideal to start over, but all hope may not be lost for you
0 likes GUYS I THINK I FOUND THE PROBLEM
Wow! I just love pothos. So determined!
0 likesThat's mycellium for flowerpot parasol. It can be a sign of overwatering if it appears often, but usually it's just enjoying good soil quality
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