Why does your Epipremnum aureum have yellow leaves? Diagnose the cause and fix it with our step-by-step guide.
This is the most common cause for Golden Pothos; excessive moisture saturates the soil, depriving roots of oxygen and leading to fungal decay. As roots die, they can no longer transport water to the foliage, resulting in chlorosis (yellowing).
If the soil has been depleted of nutrients over time, the plant will mobilize nitrogen from older leaves to support new growth. This typically manifests as a uniform yellowing starting with the oldest, lowest leaves.
While Pothos can tolerate low light, a lack of sufficient brightness prevents effective photosynthesis. The plant may shed older leaves (turning them yellow) to conserve energy for more vital processes.
Epipremnum aureum is a tropical species that dislikes sudden temperature drops. Exposure to cold drafts from windows or air conditioning units can shock the plant, causing leaves to turn yellow and drop.
Your plant might also be experiencing one of these issues:
English
Italiano
