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Should yellowing pothos leaves be cut off? Causes and how to handle it

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Yellowing pothos leaves certainly need to be cut off, but pay attention to how you prune - do not pull them off directly, cut from the middle of the leaf stalk. After pruning, you need to adjust your care routine appropriately based on the cause of the yellowing.

I. Causes

During the growing season, pothos may occasionally show normal yellowing of leaves due to metabolism; at this time cut off the yellow leaves, and new leaves will grow after cutting. If the leaves turn yellow due to root rot, cut off all the yellow leaves and rotten roots and replant. If the leaves change color and turn yellow due to excessively high or low temperatures, you also need to cut off the yellow leaves to prevent them from consuming nutrients.

II. Control methods

1. If it is normal metabolism, just prune normally - do not pull them off directly, cut from the middle of the leaf stalk.

2. If the yellowing is caused by root rot, cut a 15-30cm length of stem, plant it in potting soil, water thoroughly, place it in a cool, ventilated spot, and transplant it into a pot after it roots.

3. In winter, place the plant indoors at above 10°C so it survives the winter safely, and at the same time be careful to avoid too great a temperature difference between morning and evening.

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