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Can the pothos still live if it dies?

Last Update ：2024.12.24

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The death of the upper part of the pothos does not mean that it is completely dead. As long as the roots are still healthy, it can still be saved. To save it, you must first behead it and remove the roots and above, leaving only 1-2 buds. Then put it in a well-ventilated place with scattered light. If the pot soil turns white, water it in time and cover it with plastic film to keep it moisturized. After a while, it will grow back.

1. Can you still live?

1. Is it still alive?

After seeing the upper part of the pothos die, the first thing to do is to check the roots. If the roots are black and soft, it means they are rotten and there is no possibility of saving them. But as long as the roots are strong, there is still a possibility of survival.

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2. How to save

1. Behead: Although the upper part of the pothos is completely dead, it will still absorb water and nutrients, causing a great burden on the roots. At the same time, withering and rotting will also lead to root infection, so beheading is very necessary. Cut off all the upper parts of the plant, leaving only 1-2 buds.

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2. Transfer environment: put the beheaded Pothos Get to a well-ventilated area. This is to prevent bacterial interference caused by turbid air from affecting the wound. In addition, it is best to have scattered light, which is more conducive to plant growth.

3. Water and moisturize: When the soil in the pot turns white, water it in time. It is best to spray water with a watering can and keep it slightly moist. You can also cover it with plastic film and poke a few air holes at the same time, so that it can keep moisture in and breathable at the same time.

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4. Wait for germination: always observe the branches in the pot. Check to see if there are new buds appearing. If so, you can increase the light and increase the watering. This will be more conducive to its growth. After new leaves grow, you can maintain it normally.