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title: "Can someone help me with my pothos plants please? The leaves keep…"
description: "Can someone help me with my pothos plants please? The leaves keep turning yellow. From googling it, it seems like it’s due to overwatering, but I only water as…"
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author: "PlantNewbie12"
published: "2026-08-20T15:30:39.584495Z"
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# Can someone help me with my pothos plants please? The leaves keep…

_Posted by PlantNewbie12 on 2026-08-20_

Can someone help me with my pothos plants please? The leaves keep turning yellow. From googling it, it seems like it’s due to overwatering, but I only water as often as the app recommends. Also, when I poke the soil, it’s not damp at all. Not sure whats going on.

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## 5 comments

### Steph commented on 2026-08-20

I’d take it out of the pot and check the roots, you could have root rot

#### PlantNewbie12 replied on 2026-08-23

Thank you! I’ll take a look at the roots.

### Nunyabzwx commented on 2026-08-20

It's usually due to overwatering like Google said. Even if this app says to water i check to see if its dry. They like to dry out completely. So just set the app for 2 more days or skip until the next time. Check the roots to see if there is some rotting. If there is then cut those roots off and rinse the rest of them. Then stick them back into the pot.

#### PlantNewbie12 replied on 2026-08-23

Thank you! I’ll take a look at the roots. Do I just wash with water or something else?

### Nunyabzwx commented on 2026-08-23

If you feel like it you can use hydrogen peroxide but i can't remember the ratio or just rinse with water.

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