Reasons for Yellowing Leaves on Pothos and the Latest Prevention and Treatment Methods

Pothos can be said to be the most common potted plant at present. It is basically the first choice in every office, and it is also the choice of many households. However, this plant with extremely strong vitality often develops yellow leaves, which is also a distress for many growers. Once this situation occurs, it will seriously affect the selling price and cause major economic losses to growers. So today, let us learn together about some common reasons for yellow leaves in pothos.

1. Improper watering

Pothos is a plant that can survive for a long time relying on water alone, so many growers always like to water pothos frequently. In fact, this view is wrong. It is true that pothos likes water, but excessive watering can also seriously cause its leaves to turn yellow. Pothos can convert water into the nutrients it needs through its own transformation. When there is too much water, the quality of the products converted from it will be affected, resulting in extremely low nutrient content being transported to the leaves. The nutrients needed for normal leaf growth cannot be satisfied, so naturally the leaves turn yellow. For daily watering, generally once every 3 days, and each time just wet the surface. In winter, control it to once every 10-15 days, and be sure to use water at room temperature.

2. Environmental factors

Due to differences in location, the growing environments everyone provides for pothos are all different, but some aspects that need attention should be regulated appropriately. First is light control. Under normal circumstances, it should receive 2-3 hours of light each day, and it must be weak light in the morning or afternoon; strong light is not suitable. Second, the place where it is located cannot be in a dark place for a long time. Pothos should be kept in a dry and ventilated position. Growers must carry out cultivation according to these key points, and should let all pothos grow in this way relatively evenly.

3. Excessive fertilizing

Pothos needs fertilizer, but its requirements for fertilizer are not as high as everyone thinks. In addition to applying base fertilizer at the bottom, there are very few later topdressings: once when it sprouts, and once one week before sale, and that is basically enough. More than that can easily cause fertilizer buildup in pothos, leading to frequent yellowing of the leaves later. In later daily care, generally fertilizer is needed only once every 1-2 months.

4. Root rot

If your pothos suddenly develops yellow leaves and everything else is normal, then you should check the roots. This is a point that is very easy for everyone to overlook. Generally, root rot is caused by water accumulation or disease. If the soil is excessively wet, this is a water problem, and drainage should be carried out in time by opening holes at the bottom or by changing the soil. Otherwise, it is basically disease. First remove the rotten roots, then change the soil, to ensure a healthy growing environment for pothos.

The above are the reasons for yellowing leaves in pothos and the prevention and treatment methods. The vast number of growers and individuals should pay attention to these problems, so that the pothos they grow will have lush green leaves.