Pothos is a hardy plant that is popular as an indoor houseplant. It has minimal care needs and is known for its adaptability. It is easy to grow your pothos as it is forgiving to negligence. However, if your pothos has started dying, it means you are too negligent with your pothos.
How to revive dying pothos?
If your pothos has started to die, you have likely been extremely negligent with it. So, to save your dying pothos, immediate measures must be taken. The weakened state of your pothos may be due to an imbalance of several factors such as light, water, humidity, etc. So, it is very important to understand the reason for your weakened pothos to save it.
Let us explore the essentials for a healthy pothos –
- Inadequate Light
- Improper Watering
- Pest Infestations
Inadequate Light
While pothos is tolerant to low light, it cannot survive in its absence. Pothos needs at least 10 hours of bright, indirect light to help it grow well. A lack of light may lead to etiolation, stunted growth, weakened stem, and may even kill your pothos. So, providing an adequate amount of light is important for your pothos.
Solution
Place your pothos in a location of partial shade where it has access to plenty of natural light throughout the day. In the case of indoor plants, it is best to place them near a south-facing window, or use Grow lights if natural light is not available. However, be careful as excessive exposure to direct light may lead to permanent sunburns in your plant.
Improper Watering
Another factor may be providing your pothos with inadequate water. Being a tropical plant, your pothos needs plenty of water to grow. However, frequent and excessive watering or an absolute lack of it may lead to problems for your pothos, such as root rot and droopy leaves. If left untreated for a long duration, it may kill your plant.
Solution
You need to fix a watering schedule for your pothos. It helps keep the entire process in routine and helps reduce the chances of water-related problems. The best way is to only water when the soil is dry and provide it with enough water to hydrate the plant but not saturate the pot.
Stagnation may lead to root rot and eventually kill your plant. So, it is important to keep checking for signs of root rot and take immediate preventive measures if spotted.
Pest Infestations
One of the primary reasons for dying pothos is pest infestation. Pests such as mealybugs and mites may suck on the sap of the pothos and lead to its death. Similarly, fungal and bacterial infections may also lead to a similar conclusion for your pothos.
Solution
One of the best ways to reduce the chances of infestation is by using sterile soil and tools for your pothos. However, if infestations are spotted, quarantine the plant immediately and treat it with an effective pesticide or fungicide to contain the spread and revive it.
Thus, these are the steps to revive your dying pothos.