What to do when the epipremnum aureum leaves turn yellow and wilt
The editor explains how to deal with the yellowing and wilting of epipremnum aureum leaves and the reasons and treatment methods for flowers. Here are the detailed contents to share.
Epipremnum aureum is a very common plant in homes, its leaves remain lush green throughout the year, and it grows very quickly. The hanging branches can be used as a hanging basket plant, and its branches can be pasted on the wall to create a wall of epipremnum aureum. However, recently many flower enthusiasts have reported to Xiaoqi that their epipremnum aureum leaves have turned yellow again, what should they do? In fact, the reason for the yellowing of epipremnum aureum leaves is simple, there are four reasons in total. We can find the real cause by focusing on these four points and take immediate remedial actions to save it completely. If it is too late, it can easily lead to difficulty in treatment, and finally, the whole plant may wither or die.
1. Water yellowing
The most common cause of yellowing leaves in epipremnum aureum is improper watering. If the plant is overwatered, it may not have root rot, but the soil is not breathable, and the accumulated soil wraps the roots, causing poor root respiration and resulting in yellow leaves. This yellowing will gradually start from the old leaves and eventually turn the whole leaf yellow. Long-term accumulation can lead to a large number of yellowing leaves at the bottom. If root rot occurs, the leaves will accompany decay. Moreover, if we do not water for a long time, the leaves of epipremnum aureum will wilt, and they can recover after watering, but if this happens repeatedly, due to some dry roots that cannot grow new roots, the lower leaves will also gradually turn yellow and fall off.
This is the main cause of water yellowing, both too much and too little watering are not recommended. Generally, in home potted epipremnum aureum, when the potting soil is almost dry, water it thoroughly, and there won't be any problems. If indoor ventilation is good, water when the soil surface is dry, allowing the soil to go through a drying and wetting process, and use loose and breathable soil. The yellowing of epipremnum aureum leaves will not occur.
2. Fertilizer yellowing
Fertilizer yellowing refers to the yellowing caused by a lack of fertilizer. To make epipremnum aureum grow quickly at home, fertilizer is essential. If you find that your epipremnum aureum stops growing and the leaves gradually turn yellow, with the leaf veins turning yellow first and then spreading to the entire leaf, this is caused by a lack of fertilizer. To prevent yellowing leaves, it is very important to fertilize regularly. Generally, when it shows obvious growth, it means it is in the peak growing season, and the fertilizer should be supplemented regularly and in the right amount. Usually, use a multi-element fertilizer or one with a high nitrogen content and no lack of other elements, once or twice a month, so it can grow rapidly without yellowing leaves. Its growing season is in the spring, summer, and autumn, while in winter, it does not grow due to low temperatures.
What to do when the epipremnum aureum leaves turn yellow and wilt
3. Light yellowing
Light yellowing is caused by inappropriate exposure to light, which can be divided into two situations: one is lack of light. If your epipremnum aureum is kept in a bright or dark place for a long time without exposure to the sun, its leaves will become smaller and thinner, and the color will be a light green with a yellowish tint, caused by lack of light. If there is a long-term lack of light, the lower leaves will also turn yellow and fall off in large numbers.
Moreover, if we place the epipremnum aureum directly under the sun, sudden exposure to strong light can burn the leaves. If it is under strong light for a long time, you will find that the old leaves start to turn yellow from the edges and gradually spread inward, eventually affecting all the leaves, leading to yellowing and falling off. The growth rate will slow down, caused by too much light. To grow epipremnum aureum, the light should be appropriate. It prefers diffused light, so we should place it where it gets one to two hours of light each day, such as before 9 am or after 4 pm, when the light is not too strong, and it can grow normally with thick and green leaves.
4. Alkali yellowing
Epipremnum aureum is not picky about soil, but if the soil is alkaline during maintenance, it can also cause the plant to stop growing and the leaves to turn yellow. The yellowing of epipremnum aureum leaves due to alkaline soil starts from the edges and gradually spreads inward. The yellowed edges can clearly show the green leaf veins, while the rest of the edges are yellow. This is caused by alkaline soil. If you are in the northern region and the water and soil are alkaline, you should adjust the soil regularly, such as adding some vinegar to the soil once or twice a month. As long as the soil is not severely alkaline, the yellowing leaves will not occur. Generally, if epipremnum aureum does not grow and shows obvious symptoms mentioned by Xiaoqi, it is caused by alkaline soil. Adjust the soil in time to prevent new leaves from turning yellow.
If your epipremnum aureum turns yellow again at home and you don't know what to do, first check these four reasons and find the main cause of yellowing leaves in your epipremnum aureum, then make reasonable improvements to save it completely and help it recover quickly. If you find and correct it in time, you can save it. If it's too late, it may be impossible to save.
The above is a detailed explanation of how to deal with the yellowing and wilting of epipremnum aureum leaves and the reasons and treatment methods, for your reference and suggestions!