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Pothos is one of the easy to care indoor plant and an excellent choice for beginners. This plant can tolerate a wide range of growing conditions but if your pothos plant turning yellow, it may need some extra attention like-

All leaves are own life-span. When their life span is over those leaves are turning yellow it’s common. But suddenly maximum number of the Pothos plant leaves are turning yellow there is some problem. There are some tips and tricks to follow to save your plant from these, I have shared this article. Hope this helps you.

If you know about the Pothos plant care then check this.

pothos Leaves turning yellow indetailed overview

Overwatering can pothos leaves turning yellow

The most common reasons is overwatering which turns the pothos leaves yellow. If water is added to the soil when the plant is already waterlogged, the roots will rot and the leaves will turn yellow. So give water when the soil is dry.

The pothos plant likes having its soil dry out completely before watering. Root rot can be prevented by increasing drainage and adjust your watering schedule.

Nutrient deficiency

Nutrient deficiency in soil can cause leaves turning yellow. Pothos plant does not need much fertiliser just feed your plant balance fertiliser during the growing season. Do not feed during the Winter. Too much fertiliser can affect soil health and cause leaves to turn yellow.
I just give my home based fertiliser
1. Egg outer shell = After removing the egg shell, dry it and mix it with potting soil. Its high calcium and removes any pathogens or bacteria 

2. Aquarium water = High Nitrogen fertiliser

3. Banana peels = its just put on your pot’s soil and use as fertilizer. It’s potassium and calcium-rich fertilizer that promotes root growth.

Pests

Another common problem is pest attacks like spider mites, mealybugs are pesticides. It is important when applying the pesticides, to carefully read the instructions on the pesticide packets and only apply the infected area. If the plant gets too much pesticide by mistake, the plant will be damaged and the leaves turn yellow. Do not use a spray of soapy water to wipe the leaves of the plant. Wipe gently with alcohol in a soft cloth. This way we get rid of this pest and disease.

Old age

Older leaves on a Pothos to turn yellow and drop off. It’s just a part of the leaf life cycle. But if the new leaves turn yellow then it is harmful for the plant. So the plant should be given the proper care that the plant needs.

Insufficient light

Pothos plants need bright indirect light, it’s not recommended direct light. If your plant getting too much light then the leaves will start to burn, place it in a less Sunny spot. There is a high chance when your plant has older leaves.

For this reason, the photosynthesis process are cannot occur, the plant cannot produce chlorophyll which is the component of this process. First of all, the plant should be shifted to a place where indirect light comes.

I know this light problem is a big problem if you keep the plant indoors. Because the plant does not receive electricity properly, so you should visit this page at least once to solve the problem of lighting.

Temperature change

Sudden temperature change can cause Pothos leaves turn yellow. If the plant is placed near a window, the sunlight will put more stress on the leaves. If the temperature sometimes rises or falls, it is best to keep a temperature regulator near the plant.

Poor drainage

Another important reason why your plant’s leaves may turn yellow is that poor drainage. This can happen if the container does not have good drainage. Good soil requires for good drainage so you can use the well draining potting mix. Replace the potting medium when you move the plant into its new container.

How to cure Pothos leaves turning yellow problem?

1. The humidity level should be kept right, if it is low then you can spray water on the leaves.
2. If we create new plants from one plant, then we have to take care that the time root for shifting other roots do not overlap with each other.
3. Do not overwater, water should be given when the soil becomes dry.
4. We can remove the yellow leaves.
5. Care should be taken not to get too much direct light.