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Pothos can die after repotting if they are not getting enough water, if the pot is too large, poor soil, pest attack or too much water. To successfully repot a pothos and avoid plant death, water the plant regularly in the first week, use premium potting soil and chose a pot 2 inches larger than the original.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pothos are hardy vines but need some care when you are repotting them to avoid problems. If you have repotted your pothos and it looks like it is dying this article can help you to save it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Check out the top reasons why pothos die after repotting and solutions to each problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Why pothos die after repotting – Quick Guide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Why pothos die after repotting<\/strong><\/td>
Solution<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Not enough water<\/td>
Thoroughly wet the soil allowing it to drain and water every 3 days for the first week.<\/td><\/tr>
Pot is too large<\/td>
Remove the plant and place it in a pot that is only 3 inches wider and deeper than the pot it was originally in.<\/td><\/tr>
Poor soil<\/td>
Repot the pothos with premium potting soil.<\/td><\/tr>
Spider mites or scale<\/td>
Take the pothos outside and spray with water. Treat with neem oil if pests persist.<\/td><\/tr>
Too much water<\/td>
Test the soil and only add water when the soil feels dry 1 inch below the sol surface.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Top causes of pothos death after repotting and solutions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Here are the top causes of pothos death after repotting and how you can solve each problem. I have experienced each of these and managed to save my pothos using these easy tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Not enough water<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Pothos can die off fairly quickly when they are re-potted if they are not getting enough water. Pothos from garden centers or those grown from cuttings will be sensitive to a lack of water when they are repotted<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n