Why Pothos Leaves Turn Black and How to Fix It

Flowers & Gardening Jan 1, 1970 0 views

Many people like to place a pot of pothos with lush green, vibrant leaves in their bedroom or office, because it gives a strong sense of life. However, pothos leaves can turn black for various reasons, and when this happens we need to identify the cause and then address it: if it is due to low temperature, raise it above 10°C; if it is sunburn from strong light, give it appropriate shade; if it lacks water, appropriately increase the frequency of watering.

I. Solutions:

1. Temperature:

A large part of the reason pothos leaves turn black is linked to indoor temperature. In some homes the temperature is very low, often even below 10°C, and such temperatures are unsuitable for its growth, so its leaves turn black as a sign of environmental stress.

If you want to solve the problem of pothos leaves turning black, you must ensure the pothos grows in an indoor environment with a suitable temperature.

2. Light:

Pothos is a plant that greatly fears strong light, especially in summer. If overly intense sunlight shines on its leaves, over time the leaves will turn black, so its leaves turning black is also closely related to light.

To solve this problem, place the pothos in a shaded spot and let some fairly diffuse sunlight reach the whole plant; only then can this serious problem of leaves turning black be resolved.

3. Watering:

Many people are lazy and do not like to water even when they keep plants. If there is no moisture to nourish it for a long time, its leaves can easily turn black, so the frequency of watering must be increased.

II. Precautions:

You should also normally adjust the frequency of fertilizing the pothos, and ensure the pothos grows in clean, well-aerated soil; this will also allow the blackened pothos leaves to gradually recover.