Why Is My Pothos Droopy – 2 Common Drooping Causes & Fixes

The popular Pothos (Epipremnum aureum) is a vigorous plant with waxy, heart-shaped leaves and stems that cascade over a pot or climb up a moss pole with aerial roots.

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But something has gone wrong when it loses vigor and droops with wilted, yellowing leaves that sometimes fall off. So you might ask yourself, “why is my pothos droopy?” What can you do to fix it?

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The Two Primary Causes of Droopy Pothos

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Overwatering

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Underwatering

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5 Other Causes of Drooping Pothos

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