Why does your Philodendron domesticum have drooping leaves? Diagnose the cause and fix it with our step-by-step guide.
When the soil dries out completely, the plant loses turgor pressure in its stems and leaves, causing them to wilt or droop. Heartleaf Philodendrons are sensitive to prolonged drought periods which can lead to permanent cell damage.
Excessive moisture displaces oxygen in the soil, causing roots to decay. As roots die, they can no longer transport water to the foliage, resulting in leaves that appear limp and droopy despite wet soil.
Philodendrons are tropical plants that dislike sudden drops in temperature. Exposure to cold drafts from windows or air conditioning units can cause the plant's metabolic processes to slow, leading to drooping.
While they tolerate low light, intense, direct afternoon sunlight can scorch the leaves and cause them to lose moisture rapidly. This rapid transpiration exceeds the plant's ability to pull water from the roots, causing wilting.
Your plant might also be experiencing one of these issues:
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