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Pothos care

Pothos brown tips

Old dry points can remain after a past wilt. New tip damage across several vines needs a check for uneven watering, salt deposits, or hot airflow.

Reach the entire root ball

Water after the upper mix dries, applying it slowly enough to wet the center, and discard runoff. Move vines away from heating vents. Reduce excessive fertilizer; flush deposits only when a freely draining plant with healthy roots is due for water.

If tips brown alongside yellowing, persistent droop, or soft vine bases, inspect roots. The brown-tip guide explains the salt and water-quality checks in more detail.

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