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title: "Okay, so I know you’re not supposed to fertilize or repot in…"
description: "Okay, so I know you’re not supposed to fertilize or repot in winter…but like what if they really need it?! My golden pothos has been dropping all its leaves…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lZ7uAE3pQ86jnFGxrCwLrg/65873bc75f2b5eac9121b698"
community: "Anything about plants"
author: "House Plant Honey"
published: "2023-12-23T19:57:59.892Z"
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# Okay, so I know you’re not supposed to fertilize or repot in…

_Posted by House Plant Honey on 2023-12-23_

Okay, so I know you’re not supposed to fertilize or repot in winter…but like what if they really need it?! My golden pothos has been dropping all its leaves for like 2 months 😥

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## 4 comments

### House Plant Honey commented on 2023-12-23

Thank you both!!!

### Shirley🪴you jest commented on 2023-12-23

I have a plant that is in much need of repotting and didn’t have time for it when the weather was warmer. I’ve been mulling this over and I’ve decided that I need to weigh the benefits and risks.

Adhering to a guideline like not repotting in winter may be best for most situations, but there are always exceptions that for me require my best judgment. Guidelines are just that, guidelines. 😉

Best wishes with your repot. 🪴

### Sunny commented on 2023-12-23

I do everything I need to do in winter to make my indoor plants happy. This includes repotting. I fertilize once per month for most plants with diluted fertilizer. I water a lot less because most of my plants grow slower in winter. I add grow lights to give them adequate lighting.

### Molly 🪴 commented on 2023-12-24

This has happened to my pothos too. I’ve ended up cutting them down and using them propagate. Once they lose some length, they usually grow back more full and healthy

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