Pothos Sunburn: 7 Steps to Save Your Sunburned Plant

Pothos is often recommended for houseplant beginners due to its hard-to-kill nature. But it can still get sunburnt and die.

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You might think pothos sunburn only has to do with the lighting, but you’ll also need to look at some other factors for your plant to recover.

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Steps to Save a Sunburnt Pothos

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Change Locations

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Remove Damaged Leaves and Vines

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Inspect Soil and Water or Mist

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