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title: "I’ve got a pothos at my office that I need advice on. The top, closer…"
description: "I’ve got a pothos at my office that I need advice on. The top, closer to the pot, is getting yellow and has had some spots for a bit. Whereas the ends seem…"
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community: "Plant Pro Tips"
author: "EllenLikesPlants"
published: "2025-08-21T12:54:26.299343Z"
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# I’ve got a pothos at my office that I need advice on. The top, closer…

_Posted by EllenLikesPlants on 2025-08-21_

I’ve got a pothos at my office that I need advice on. The top, closer to the pot, is getting yellow and has had some spots for a bit. Whereas the ends seem healthy and green and wonderful! I know pothos’ do that - the ends being really healthy. Is there something I can do to help the other part of it? It is in a pot that has a drainage hole but I have it plugged. So I’m sure that’s one step - that I need the drainage hole right? My desk doesn’t have natural light too close. If the person across from me opens their door and has their blinds open, it’s probably 10’ish feet from some natural light.  
First pic is the top with the yellow and spotted leaves. Second pic is the healthy nice green leaves.  
Thank you plant friends!!!

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## 2 comments

### Jenny commented on 2025-08-24

It’s probably due to it getting low light on the top. This happened to mine and it ended up getting the chop and prop treatment! You could get a small grow light that would go above it to ensure it gets more light at the base, but also they do have a tendency to drop their older leaves (which are the ones closest to soil) so it may just be that! Good luck!

#### EllenLikesPlants replied on 2025-08-24

Thanks! I have other pothos plants and this one is the only one with the issue. Also the only one with no real light. I just need an office with light darn it!!

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