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Leggy Growth in Pothos Golden
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Golden Pothos is a vigorous, easy-to-grow trailing vine with heart-shaped leaves that are solid green with golden-yellow variegation, becoming more yellow as the plant matures
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Pothos Golden care requirements
These care conditions are most relevant to leggy growth in Pothos Golden. Check each one as a potential cause.
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Light
Low to bright indirect light; tolerates low light but grows faster and develops better variegation in moderate to bright indirect light.
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Fertiliser
Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced, diluted liquid fertilizer (10-10-10 or similar). Reduce or cease fertilizing in fall and winter.
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Symptoms to look for in Pothos Golden
- fiber_manual_recordLong, weak, stretched stems
- fiber_manual_recordLarge gaps between leaves
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Common causes in Pothos Golden
- fiber_manual_recordInsufficient light
- fiber_manual_recordLack of pruning
- fiber_manual_recordSeasonal low light
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How to diagnose leggy growth in Pothos Golden
Plants lean towards light source or grow tall and thin in low light conditions.
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How to treat leggy growth in Pothos Golden
Move to brighter location. Prune to encourage bushy growth. Supplement with grow light.
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Preventing leggy growth in Pothos Golden
Provide adequate light. Regular pinching back of growing tips.