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Things That Could Go Wrong With Your Indoor Pothos Plant
By BRANDY EAKLOR
Yellow Leaves
If your pothos leaves start to yellow, it can be due to over- or underwatering. Test with a moisture meter or your finger to ensure you're not making this mistake.
If the top inch of soil is dry, water your plant. If it's moist, your pothos may have root rot caused by overwatering or improper drainage.
Brown Spots
These can be caused by overwatering or too much direct sun. If your plant has this problem, water only when the soil is dry and try to move your plant to a shadier spot.
Brown Edges
This is often due to improper watering, but it could be a soil issue if you're doing it correctly. Ensure your pot has drainage holes as pothos roots like air.
Wilted Leaves
If your pothos' leaves start to wilt or curl, your plant needs water. As a pothos dehydrates, its leaves will curl to retain moisture.
As tropical plants, they can suffer from temperature shock. If the leaf veins are black in addition to being wilted, your plant likely has a disease and may need to be disposed of.
Elongated Vines
The plant may be searching for sunlight if you have more vines than leaves. It also likes to climb in shady conditions and will spend its energy on stem growth.
Additionally, if you over-fertilize your pothos, it can cause unusually fast growth and push out more vines. To fix this, cut off the long vines and propagate your pothos plant.