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Signs of Overwatering Pothos and How to Prevent It (Keep Your Plant Thriving)

nnxt by nnxt
2025-01-07
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Signs of Overwatering Pothos and How to Prevent It (Keep Your Plant Thriving)
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Okay, so, I’ve got this pothos plant, right? It’s one of those golden pothos, supposed to be easy to take care of. But I think I messed up. I noticed the leaves started turning yellow, and I was like, “What’s going on?”

I’m usually pretty good with plants, but this time, I think I went overboard with the watering. I just didn’t want it to dry out, you know? Turns out, that’s a big no-no with these guys. The soil was always wet, like, soggy wet. I should have realized something was wrong when I saw that.

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Signs of Overwatering Pothos and How to Prevent It (Keep Your Plant Thriving)

First Steps to Save My Pothos

So, the first thing I did was stop watering it immediately. It sounds obvious, but I had to force myself to leave it alone. I read somewhere that you’ve got to let the soil dry out completely when you’ve overwatered a plant.

  • Stop Watering: I put the watering can down and walked away. It was tough, but necessary.
  • Check the Soil: I stuck my finger in the soil, and yep, it was soaked. I mean, really wet all the way down.

Dealing with the Damage

Next, I had to deal with the damage. There were a bunch of yellow leaves, and some of them were even kind of mushy. Gross, I know. I took some scissors and carefully trimmed off all the yellow and mushy leaves. I read that this helps the plant focus its energy on new growth. I started to use my fingers to do it, but It is not easy, I used scissors later. I feel that scissors are useful.

  • Trim Yellow Leaves: I put on some music and started snipping away. It felt a bit like giving my plant a haircut.
  • Inspect for Root Rot: I gently pulled the plant out of its pot to check the roots. Luckily, they didn’t look too bad, just really wet. If they were black and mushy, that would have been a bigger problem. I did not do it in the first place, I found this point on the Internet, and then I tried it.

Changing My Watering Habits

Now, I’m being super careful with how I water my pothos. I wait until the top inch or so of the soil feels dry before I even think about watering. And when I do water, I make sure to let the water drain out completely. I’ve even started to lift the pot to see how heavy it is. If it is light, I know I should water it. It works well recently.

  • Wait Until Dry: I’m basically becoming a soil moisture expert now. It’s kind of like baking a cake; you don’t want it too wet or too dry.
  • Ensure Good Drainage: I made sure the pot has plenty of drainage holes, and I don’t let the plant sit in a saucer full of water.
  • Check the Weight: This is a new trick I learned. It’s surprisingly effective!

It’s been a few weeks now, and my pothos is starting to look better. There are some new leaves coming in, and they’re a nice, healthy green. I’m still keeping a close eye on it, but I think I’ve managed to save it from my overwatering spree. Fingers crossed, it’ll be back to its lush, green self soon!

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