How much do you water and how often? How much light does it get?
rosiedoll_80
When you water it – does the soil actually absorb moisture? Does it feel noticeably heavier after it’s thoroughly watered?
What is your watering process…if you think you overwatered it? Overwatering is watering too often…..
It looks like it needs water – but if you water it thoroughly – make sure all the dirt has actually absorbed the water….you could water it with a gallon of water but if the soil is hydrophobic and much of it isn’t becoming moist – then the soil needs to be changed.
You could attempt to bottom water and see if it will ensure the soil actually absorbs moisture.
It could also indicate an issue with the roots (root rot)….so what’s the watering situation like…and from there maybe you need to repot it with new soil that isn’t hydrophobic.
GuestRose
The soil is most likely hydrophobic. The easiest way to fix it is to bottom water. Put the pot in a bowl of water and just keep it there for like a day. It’ll absorb the water it needs and perk right up!
birth_D3f3ct
lol all your plants look alittle close to death 🤣 Change the soil and get a size bigger.. you should be able to stick the whole container in the new pot .. take the plant out the old container and put it in the fresh soil. BOTTOM WATER! Give it a couple hours – day to perk back up! Good luck!
MelbaPeach7
Try bottom watering, as someone who used to overwater this has helped immensely.
editorgrrl
I’ve learned from the plant subs that choosing a pot that’s too big means there won’t be enough roots to take up the moisture from the soil.
I knew drainage holes were important when choosing a pot, but didn’t understand the importance of well draining soil. Now I’m learning what to add to potting soil for each plant. (Amendments.)
I used to drench all my plants at once, letting the excess water run off. Now I watch each plant for signs of thirst, and stick the pot in a bowl or basin of water. (Bottom watering.)
There’s a learning curve, but I’ve taken a whole lot of “before” photos. Hopefully each of my plants will have a glow-up. And yours can, too.
Don’t cry—you’ve got this!
Caotuan94
is your water chlorinated? if so, wait for it to evaporate before watering.
Relative-Anxiety8149
So with bottom watering, the plant only uses what it needs?
caro-tte
If you are afraid of overwatering change the soil to be 1/3 potting soil, 1/3 orchid bark and 1/3 perlite. I have mine in that and on top of it it’s even sitting in a terracotta pot. I only water when they start looking like your’s in the picture bc I just forget until I notice. It could be that your soil repelles water and doesn’t get wet at all or you roots are rotten and the plant cannot absorb water because of that. In the end, this plant is thirsty for one reason or another 🙂
unapologeticallyMe1
Try taking it out of soil and just grow it in water. You can’t over water them exactly. In soil too much water causes rot but in just water they do very well. I have multiple over 30 feet long with leaves the size of plates. Just let them climb and they do really well. Just be careful of the air roots. They can get in cracks in wood or windows
Whitechin99
Good points are made about watering in these posts. Just to make sure you’re covering all the bases I have to ask, the plant is not near air conditioning is it? And by close I mean like next room close. My pothos hates ac
Outrageous_Bad3465
You’re overthinking it, OP!!! This hobby is not supposed to be insufferable! You’ve got this. When you relax, you’ll find your flow!! Sending love, plant friend! ❤️
frogcharming
Idk if the leaves could recover but you could always chop and prop it into smaller pieces, put them in water and wait for roots to grow, then replant
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How much do you water and how often? How much light does it get?
When you water it – does the soil actually absorb moisture? Does it feel noticeably heavier after it’s thoroughly watered?
What is your watering process…if you think you overwatered it? Overwatering is watering too often…..
It looks like it needs water – but if you water it thoroughly – make sure all the dirt has actually absorbed the water….you could water it with a gallon of water but if the soil is hydrophobic and much of it isn’t becoming moist – then the soil needs to be changed.
You could attempt to bottom water and see if it will ensure the soil actually absorbs moisture.
It could also indicate an issue with the roots (root rot)….so what’s the watering situation like…and from there maybe you need to repot it with new soil that isn’t hydrophobic.
The soil is most likely hydrophobic. The easiest way to fix it is to bottom water. Put the pot in a bowl of water and just keep it there for like a day. It’ll absorb the water it needs and perk right up!
lol all your plants look alittle close to death 🤣 Change the soil and get a size bigger.. you should be able to stick the whole container in the new pot .. take the plant out the old container and put it in the fresh soil. BOTTOM WATER! Give it a couple hours – day to perk back up! Good luck!
Try bottom watering, as someone who used to overwater this has helped immensely.
I’ve learned from the plant subs that choosing a pot that’s too big means there won’t be enough roots to take up the moisture from the soil.
I knew drainage holes were important when choosing a pot, but didn’t understand the importance of well draining soil. Now I’m learning what to add to potting soil for each plant. (Amendments.)
I used to drench all my plants at once, letting the excess water run off. Now I watch each plant for signs of thirst, and stick the pot in a bowl or basin of water. (Bottom watering.)
There’s a learning curve, but I’ve taken a whole lot of “before” photos. Hopefully each of my plants will have a glow-up. And yours can, too.
Don’t cry—you’ve got this!
is your water chlorinated? if so, wait for it to evaporate before watering.
So with bottom watering, the plant only uses what it needs?
If you are afraid of overwatering change the soil to be 1/3 potting soil, 1/3 orchid bark and 1/3 perlite. I have mine in that and on top of it it’s even sitting in a terracotta pot. I only water when they start looking like your’s in the picture bc I just forget until I notice. It could be that your soil repelles water and doesn’t get wet at all or you roots are rotten and the plant cannot absorb water because of that. In the end, this plant is thirsty for one reason or another 🙂
Try taking it out of soil and just grow it in water. You can’t over water them exactly. In soil too much water causes rot but in just water they do very well. I have multiple over 30 feet long with leaves the size of plates. Just let them climb and they do really well. Just be careful of the air roots. They can get in cracks in wood or windows
Good points are made about watering in these posts. Just to make sure you’re covering all the bases I have to ask, the plant is not near air conditioning is it? And by close I mean like next room close. My pothos hates ac
You’re overthinking it, OP!!! This hobby is not supposed to be insufferable! You’ve got this. When you relax, you’ll find your flow!! Sending love, plant friend! ❤️
Idk if the leaves could recover but you could always chop and prop it into smaller pieces, put them in water and wait for roots to grow, then replant