Why are Philodendron 'Golden Diamond' leaves rotting? Causes and solutions

1. Overwatering

Cause: Philodendron 'Golden Diamond' likes moisture but is not tolerant of waterlogging. If watered too much, water will accumulate in the potting soil, and if not dealt with promptly, the roots will rot and the leaves will rot as well.

Solution: If overwatered, give it more sun to speed up evaporation of water from the potting soil, but while doing this, you also need to spray water mist on the branches and leaves to prevent sunburn damage to the branches and leaves. If waterlogging in the potting soil is severe, you need to repot it with fresh soil.

2. Pest infection

Cause: If Philodendron 'Golden Diamond' is infected by pests, the branches, leaves and roots cannot function normally, and the leaves will also rot.

Solution: First observe where the pest infection has occurred. If the potting soil is infected by pests, disinfect the potting soil and replace the soil. If the plant itself is infected by pests, spray the plant with insecticide. When spraying, be sure to use it according to the instructions.

3. Excessive fertilizer

Cause: It likes fertilizer, but its roots are sensitive. If fertilizer is excessive, leaf rot will occur.

Solution: When fertilizing, be sure to fertilize according to the instructions, or you can mix animal manure into the soil. Animal manure is rich in nutrients, easy to decompose, and relatively low in irritancy.

4. Insufficient light

Cause: When light is insufficient, the plant's leaves will also rot.

Solution: Philodendron 'Golden Diamond' needs sunlight exposure. Ensuring six hours of natural light exposure every day is enough, but at noon you need to shade it.