What to Do When Pothos Leaves Turn Yellow in Summer? Here's the Right Fix

1. Water appropriately

Cause: Overwatering causes water to accumulate in the potting soil; if the roots grow in standing water for a long time, they will rot, and once the roots rot, the leaves will turn yellow and lose their luster.

Solution: Control the amount of watering. You can loosen the soil appropriately and place it in a well-ventilated spot for care. Usually, control the amount of water well to avoid unnecessary moisture building up in the potting soil. You can also mist the leaves often to keep them moist.

2. Moderate light

Cause: Summer sunlight is intense, and exposure to the sun can cause leaves to turn yellow; the leaf tips or leaf edges will dry up and develop yellow spots. Leaving it in a dark environment for a long time also prevents the leaves from carrying out photosynthesis, which can also cause the leaves to turn yellow.

Solution: Take good shade measures and move it to an east- or north-facing balcony to avoid direct strong light. When caring for it indoors, place it somewhere with indirect light, and remove the yellowed leaves.

3. Fertilize in the right amount

Cause: In summer, too much fertilizer that is too concentrated will cause pothos leaves to turn yellow and lose their luster, and some older leaves may even fall off.

Solution: When fertilizing pothos, use nitrogen fertilizer as the main type. During the seedling stage, apply it 2-3 times a month to promote growth; once it has matured, once a month is enough. If you over-fertilize, rinse promptly to reduce the fertilizer.