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Rank: Newbie
Joined: 5/14/2009
Posts: 4
Location: Saskatoon
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I got a couple of slips from my mom a couple of months ago, they had good roots started in water. I planted them in some good household plant soil, with some gravel in the bottom for drainage... What are some possibilities? Sorry for the crappy pictures!  
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Rank: Newbie
Joined: 1/10/2010
Posts: 2
Location: Omaha, NE
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I see that you posted this months ago but I thought I would reply anyway. I've had the same problem with the Pothos. I've found that when they're left in water for an extended period of time they don't go back to soil very well. I found that if I leave them in water just until little roots form, 1/4 to 1/2 inch, they'll take better to the soil. When the root system was larger, they died. I would also suggest using a nitrogen based fertilizer to help the roots get going once you transfer the plant to the soil. Hope this wasn't too late and you're able to save your baby!!!
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Rank: Member
Joined: 12/12/2009
Posts: 18
Location: USA
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i am sad because i had the same problem too as i got this plant from my grand mother but i lost it as i didn't know what Liberty has told...:(
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Rank: Member
Joined: 8/14/2010
Posts: 14
Location: Modella
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I am so sad after watching these pictures of your plants....hope these will get fine soon...
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Rank: Newbie
Joined: 8/16/2010
Posts: 3
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Hi there. Roots that grow in water absorb water differently than ones that form in soil. It's simply a shock on the plant when you transplant from water to soil. It doesn't look too horrendously severe (not fatal), but you'll probably lose a few leaves. Pothos are hardly little buggers though. So long as there's any healthy green at all, it will grow back. Just make sure you're watering properly and it should make a recovery.
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