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title: "Why is my golden pothos doing this, been watering/taking care of it…"
description: "Why is my golden pothos doing this, been watering/taking care of it as recommended"
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author: "Jacob 👍"
published: "2024-02-21T21:41:50.529311Z"
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# Why is my golden pothos doing this, been watering/taking care of it…

_Posted by Jacob 👍 on 2024-02-21_

Why is my golden pothos doing this, been watering/taking care of it as recommended

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## 9 comments

### IV.Vine commented on 2024-02-21

Are tou sure you are not overwatering? Leaves can get really soggy and start to yellow when you water too much.

### Dominick commented on 2024-02-21

Just rescued one in the same condition.. just clean her roots and give her time to get the strength back ! ♥️

#### Jacob 👍 replied on 2024-02-22

Might try this if increasing sunlight doesn’t work, thanks for the advice!

### Bella56 commented on 2024-02-21

How often are you watering?

#### Jacob 👍 replied on 2024-02-22

About every 2-3 weeks, I think it’s a sunlight issue

### GreenGirl commented on 2024-02-21

Less water more sun but not too much sun!

#### Jacob 👍 replied on 2024-02-22

I’ll try giving it more sun as currently it’s in a low light area, currently following what the app recommends for water.

### LynnieB. commented on 2024-02-22

It looks leggy and you are watering too much. I would cut it back and put in the bathroom. Let it dry out.

#### Jacob 👍 replied on 2024-02-22

It might be a potting mix issue, as I recently inherited the plant so the mix might retain water too well?

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