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title: "one of the leaves started turning yellow and now it’s shriveling up…"
description: "one of the leaves started turning yellow and now it’s shriveling up :( i’m new to plants so idk what is wrong. what do i do?!?! 😭"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "k"
published: "2025-06-14T18:57:04.626703Z"
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# one of the leaves started turning yellow and now it’s shriveling up…

_Posted by k on 2025-06-14_

one of the leaves started turning yellow and now it’s shriveling up :( i’m new to plants so idk what is wrong. what do i do?!?! 😭

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## 6 comments

### Yolanda commented on 2025-06-14

It’s dead cut it off, push back on watering…make sure it’s getting bright but indirect light

### Yolanda commented on 2025-06-14

These plants hate to be overwatered, very sensitive. I just threw mine away I got tired of the finicky attitude and trying to please it. Pretty plant but I want purchase again

### LeafyGreenhouse commented on 2025-06-14

It is just dead but make sure to not overwater !

### Phil commented on 2025-06-14

If you have a meter with percentages, I let mine go down to 20% before I water. Regular meter should be well into the dry zone. And that’s taking a reading at the bottom of the pot. Finger test, soil should feel dry well into the pot. Take care and they can turn into a beautiful plant. Pic is of mine. It’s thriving.

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### Sunny commented on 2025-06-14

The plant looks under watered or had irregular watering issues. The soil is moist. But, the plant is showing dry spots. I recommend watering only when the soil dries out. Then, bottom water to let the soil fully saturate. Drain excess water and wait for the soil to dry completely, again.

Fertilize. Cebu Blue pothos grows very quickly and needs fertilizing. It will take on the blue hues as it darkens.

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#### Sunny replied on 2025-06-14

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