Pothos is a perfect plant for decorating our homes; it requires very little care and can live a long time. It boasts deep green, heart-shaped leaves on long stems that, if abundant, form a “cascade.” When the leaves of your pothos begin to yellow , it means the plant is suffering.
Yellow leaves are certainly not a good sign for your plant, but this doesn’t necessarily mean the plant is at the end of its life cycle or suffering from a serious disease. One of the main causes of yellowing pothos leaves is excessive sun exposure.
Pothos prefers moderate light and can even grow and thrive in very little light. It doesn’t tolerate direct sunlight, and yellow pothos leaves may be a sign that your plant is getting too much sun.
If your plant is near a south-facing window, move it or move it away from the light. Alternatively, you can solve the yellow leaves problem by placing a sheer curtain between the plant and the window.
Too much or too little fertilizer can also cause pothos leaves to yellow. A monthly feeding with a specific soluble fertilizer is more than sufficient.
Other causes of yellowing pothos leaves could be fungal diseases, root rot, or bacterial leaf spots. Root rot can be caused by fungi in overly moist or poorly drained soil.
If your pothos begins to show symptoms of root rot, make sure the soil drains well and limit the amount of water you use. Don’t spray water directly on the leaves, as fungi thrive in moist conditions.
Disinfect scissors and cut off any yellowed leaves, disinfecting the stem after each cut. If the disease has spread to the roots, the plant may be beyond recovery.
