Golden Pothos Wilting After Repotting: Root Rot vs. Underwatering

Why Repotting Often Causes Wilting

Wilting pothos means the roots aren't delivering water. Two opposite causes:

• Underwatering: Soil bone-dry. Leaves perk up after watering.
• Overwatering/Root Rot: Excess soil in a larger pot stays wet, roots rot. Watering doesn't help.

The Repotting Trap

New plants rarely need repotting. Moving them into larger pots with fresh soil is the #1 cause of root rot. The extra soil holds water too long.

What to Do

1. If soil was too dry: water more frequently, before wilting.
2. If root rot: take cuttings from healthy stems and start over in small pots.
3. Don't repot again. Keep pothos potbound.