What to Do When the Leaves of a Large-Leaf Pothos Turn Yellow? Causes and Solutions

1. Adjust the temperature

Cause: The ambient temperature for growing a large-leaf pothos must not be too low. Too low a temperature will cause it to enter a dormant state, and the plant's own self-protective behavior will make the leaves turn yellow.

Solution: When the temperature is too low, it needs to be kept indoors or in a warmer place for care, giving it a growing environment of around 20°C. When the temperature is low, you can cover it with a layer of plastic film to raise the temperature.

2. Water reasonably

Cause: If the amount of water given is always too much or too little, over time it will develop yellow leaves.

Solution: Usually the amount of watering needs to be controlled well; the potting soil must not crack, and there must be no standing water. If there is standing water in the pot, the excess water should be drained out promptly. If the potting soil has dried and cracked due to too little watering, the amount of water should be increased gradually.

3. Increase light

Cause: Large-leaf pothos is suited to growing in a shaded environment. If the usual care environment is too dark, the plant's leaves will turn yellow.

Solution: Let it get some sun appropriately, preferably indirect light. During normal care, avoid strong direct light.

4. Reduce fertilizing

Cause: If too much fertilizer is applied, there will be an excess of nutrients, which will burn the plant's root system and lead to yellow leaves.

Solution: Take the plant out of the potting soil and replace it with new soil; or increase the amount of watering so that the excess fertilizer is flushed out.