Saving a Golden Pothos (Money Plant) from Low Light and Overwatering

Reviving Scindapsus aureus (Golden Pothos)

Your plant is starving for light and drowning in water. It's far from the window, in an 80°F room, watered twice weekly plus misting—classic overwatering in low light.

Rescue Plan

1. Move to windowsill: Gradually (over a week) move closer to a window until on the sill. Avoid sudden sun exposure.
2. Stop watering: Let soil dry almost completely (about a week).
3. Then drench thoroughly, drain, return to sun.
4. No fertilizer until recovery shows.
5. No misting—it doesn't help and encourages fungus.

Light is energy. Without sunlight, fertilizer is useless. Morning fertilizing is best if used.

This plant is tough—it will recover with light and proper drying cycles.