So sorry about your loss. I'm getting more of a Pothos vibe than Philodendron. But either way, looks like it got too dry. Agree, it probably didn't like being in the draft of the heat vent.

Thank you. We did our best to try and identify all the plants we got, so that may be what it is. Any chance it will perk up, or will these leaves likely stay this way? As long as we haven't killed the poor thing ... We're trying our best being new houseplant people. Thanks for the advice!

I hope so! I haven't seen one looking like that. Hopefully others who have will see this discussion and have a great recovery story to share. Do you have a pic before, when it looked happy?

Yes, it does look like Pothos. Sending get well soon vibes!

I agree it looks like a Pothos.

Hard to see the pot, is it clay & are those minerals around the top? Any chance the rootball has become rock hard which could prevent the plant from drinking? Have you considered trying to soak the pot in some water to see if it might absorb some from below?

If that doesn't work I'd consider taking cuttings to water root. Sorry for your trouble.

It is a clay pot - we're going to take it out of the pot tomorrow and check the roots/repot it. We may also take a cutting and put it in water. Thanks for the advice! We're very new to house plants, so we're learning, but they have been nice to have around.

These plants can be almost indestructible. Checking the roots will be good, trim off anything dried out or brittle. I'd smell the roots too, but doubt it's roots rotting, think it's just to dry. Then I'd put in back into a plastic, not clay pot (seems best for these plants).

These Pothos can almost always be restarted w/ cuttings in water. I always have a cup of cuttings of these in my bathroom: easy care, just top of the water from time to time.

Glad to try & help, good luck with the rescue.

Thank you!