Let me tell you about how to remedy the yellowing of the leaves of Epipremnum aureum and the reasons for yellow leaves and solutions for this plant, followed by a comprehensive introduction.
Epipremnum aureum is a common ornamental leaf plant. Many plant enthusiasts place Epipremnum aureum in spacious living rooms, but even if the living room is not spacious, a few pots can be placed as it occupies little space and the plant is generally short. Due to the dense and lush green leaves of Epipremnum aureum, it has a very high ornamental value. If well cared for, the branches of Epipremnum aureum can even grow to great lengths, reaching one or two meters. I think the ornamental value of Epipremnum aureum is as high as that of other potted plants like English ivy,虎皮兰 (Huepi lan), kaffir lily, longevity flower, hanging orchid, and bamboo. It is actually not difficult to care for. However, some enthusiasts may find that the leaves of their Epipremnum aureum have turned yellow. The general reasons are fourfold. If these reasons are addressed, the plant will grow wildly without any issues, and by the end of the year, the pot won't be able to contain it. Let's find out more together.
Yellowing leaves of Epipremnum aureum? There are 4 reasons, after solving them, it will grow wildly and the pot won't be able to contain it by the end of the year!
One, low temperature
The first reason for the yellowing of Epipremnum aureum leaves is low temperature. When the temperature suddenly drops in winter, the leaves of the plant are easily attacked by cold winds, causing them to turn yellow. These yellowed leaves cannot turn back to a dark green and will slowly turn completely yellow before falling off. These leaves need to be removed directly. Plant enthusiasts should remove the leaves of Epipremnum aureum and place them in a ventilated and warm location to avoid sudden cold winds. Although Epipremnum aureum is resilient and can survive with water, the winter temperature should not be lower than 15 degrees Celsius.
Two, excessive fertilization
Many enthusiasts worry that their Epipremnum aureum is growing slowly and put too much fertilizer in the soil. However, Epipremnum aureum has a limited tolerance for fertilizer and water. If the soil in the pot is too fertile and exceeds the maximum load of the plant, the leaves will slowly turn yellow. If root burn occurs, the plant will have a hard time surviving. If the damage is mild, we can prepare a basin of clean water, flush the soil to reduce fertility, and dilute the concentrated fertilizer. Sometimes, if the soil is too fertile, I think it's more suitable to repot the plant.
Three, direct sunlight
As we all know, Epipremnum aureum is a plant that prefers a shady environment and is suitable for maintenance in indoor ventilated areas. However, some enthusiasts inadvertently place it on a windowsill or balcony with direct sunlight, causing the leaves to turn yellow. We need to immediately move the plant indoors and剪掉 the yellowed leaves to avoid affecting its ornamental value. Therefore, enthusiasts should be aware that Epipremnum aureum should not be exposed to strong direct sunlight.
How to remedy the yellowing of Epipremnum aureum leaves
Four, dry soil
The last reason for yellow leaves is that the soil in the pot is too dry. When there is not enough water in the soil, the stems and leaves of Epipremnum aureum will wilt and turn yellow. Epipremnum aureum prefers a humid environment and has poor drought resistance. Generally, the pot should be kept moist for a long time, even in the hot summer, to ensure vigorous growth. Additionally, we can plant Epipremnum aureum in loose, fertile, slightly acidic soil containing humus.
The above is the full content on how to remedy the yellowing of the leaves of Epipremnum aureum and the reasons and solutions for yellow leaves, hoping it is helpful to green plant enthusiasts!