What to Do When Pothos Leaves Turn Yellow? Causes and Solutions

Many people like growing pothos because this plant is very well suited to indoor cultivation, but if you do not know how to grow pothos, its leaves can also turn yellow. Below, let us take a look at why pothos leaves turn yellow and how to deal with yellowing pothos leaves.

What causes pothos leaves to turn yellow?

1. Improper watering: both overwatering and not watering will cause pothos leaves to turn yellow. If the leaves are dull and lack luster, it may be due to overwatering; if the leaf tips or edges are dry and withered, it is due to insufficient watering.

2. Direct sun exposure: pothos likes to grow in shady places. Exposure to direct sun or strong light will make the leaf tips and leaf margins of the plant dry up, and yellow spots will appear on the leaves. Conversely, if it is placed in a dark environment for a long time, the leaves cannot carry out photosynthesis, which will also cause the leaves to turn yellow. It is best to place it under appropriate light, such as incandescent lamp light.

3. Overfertilization: applying too much fertilizer or fertilizer that is too concentrated when growing pothos, or even when there is no lack of nutrients, may cause pothos leaves to turn yellow. When too much fertilizer is applied, the pothos leaf surface is thick and lacks luster, and the leaves do not look smooth and relaxed, while old leaves turn yellow and drop off; this can be reduced by flushing with water to wash out the fertilizer. When fertilizer is lacking, the leaf color becomes lighter, appearing pale green or yellow, and fertilizer should be supplemented in time; in severe cases, the potting soil should be replaced.

What to do when pothos leaves turn yellow?

The solution to yellowing pothos leaves is very simple. First, find the cause of the yellowing. Pothos can be propagated by cuttings; each node of its stem has a leaf bud, and taking just one section for planting will allow it to grow. When pothos leaves turn yellow, just remove the rotten roots, pick off the yellow leaves, and replant the cuttings. If it is a hydroponic pothos, you only need to change the water. Right after planting the cuttings, they must not be exposed to direct strong light; they can be placed in a location with weaker light, and in about 20 days the newly planted pothos will take root and grow.

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