My pothos was looking great before Christmas, but then I stayed at my parents house for a few weeks and it was in a different environment. I had it up on top of a cupboard in their kitchen, but it was directly across from the big kitchen windows so I thought it should still have enough indirect light. Their kitchen is much warmer than the room I normally keep it in. I kept it on my normal watering schedule. After a few weeks when it was time to move back home, most of its leaves were discolored and feel limp. Do you think it will perk back up now that it's in its old environment, or is there something I need to do to help it?
by spiceystar
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That is a philodendron Brazil, and it’s cold damaged. The damaged leaves are done, but as long as the root hasn’t fronzen, it will grow back.
First, I’m fairly certain this is a Philodendron Brasil, though it is similar to a pothos. The care is not different enough for the distinction to matter. Second, this actually looks like root rot damage to me. I recommend taking the soil out and looking at the roots. Anything that’s black or mushy needs to be cut off. Put it in fresh soil and it’s normal place. Personally, I do not water my plants on a schedule, especially in the winter. I find my plants don’t use as much water or dry out nearly as fast in colder months, and maintaining a water schedule has led to root rot in my own plants many times. I water when I notice slight wilting or when the soil is basically completely dry. In the summer, I don’t let my plants go that long without water, but it’s been the best way to prevent winter root rot for me so far. Good luck!
That’s again a philodendron…
Looks like cold damage. Don’t take your indoor plants with you wherever you go. Don’t bring it out in the hot summer, also not in the cold winter …