Plant questions

pothos (money plant)

Why are my pothos leaves turning yellow after repotting?

Those yellow leaves are most likely from stress after repotting plus soil that’s staying too wet. Check that the pot drains well, let the soil dry a bit between waterings, and trim off the worst yellow leaves.

How can I identify this small cutting with only one damaged leaf?

From the photo, the plant is too small and damaged to confidently identify; it looks like a young aroid-type houseplant grown from a stem cutting. Let it grow a few new leaves and nodes, then compare leaf shape and growth habit for a more reliable ID.

heartleaf philodendron

What is wrong with my heartleaf philodendron with yellow, crispy leaves?

The plant looks badly stressed from a mix of underwatering and an old, crowded root system, so many of the old vines have died back. Start by pruning all dead growth, checking the roots, and repotting into fresh, well‑draining soil, then water regularly but not constantly soggy.

variegated monstera

What should I do with my new variegated Monstera with browned leaves?

Those badly browned leaves are old damage, not a disease. You can safely cut off the worst ones and let the plant settle in its pot for a few weeks, only repotting if it’s very rootbound.

clivia

Why are the lower leaves on my clivia turning yellow?

The oldest leaves at the bottom are yellowing from either normal aging plus a bit of stress, usually from staying too wet on a windowsill. Let the top of the soil dry before watering again, empty the saucer, and remove the fully yellow leaves.

Alocasia (African mask)

What are the yellow-edged spots on my Alocasia (African mask) leaves?

Those yellow-rimmed brown spots are most likely a leaf spot issue, often from moisture staying on the leaves or a stressed, overwatered Alocasia. Remove the worst leaf, keep the foliage dry, and adjust watering and airflow so it doesn’t spread.

desert rose

Why has my desert rose stopped blooming?

Desert rose usually stops blooming from lack of strong sun, too much regular watering, or low nutrients—not from heat alone. Let the soil dry well between waterings, give it full sun, and feed lightly with a bloom‑boosting fertilizer.

purple shamrock (Oxalis triangularis)

What is the name of this purple, shamrock-like plant?

This is a Purple Shamrock, also called Oxalis triangularis, a bulb-forming plant with triangular leaves that open in the day and close at night. Grow it in bright indirect light and well‑draining soil, letting the top soil dry slightly between waterings.

Why are the lower leaves of my houseplant turning bright yellow?

The oldest leaves are yellowing from stress, usually from watering issues plus lower light. Check that the pot drains freely, empty any standing water from the saucer, then adjust watering so the top of the soil dries slightly before you water again.

pothos

What is happening to my pothos plant leaves?

This pothos looks generally healthy—those lighter green areas are normal variegation, not disease. Focus on steady care: bright indirect light, watering when the top soil dries, and good drainage.

golden pothos

Why are my golden pothos cuttings turning yellow in water?

The yellowing leaves and brown, mushy spots suggest the pothos cuttings are rotting in stale water or were not prepared correctly. Trim back to healthy stem, refresh the water often, and keep only the nodes (not the leaves) under water in bright, indirect light.

earth star (Cryptanthus)

What kind of plant is this pink striped rosette houseplant?

This is an Earth Star, a type of bromeliad from the Cryptanthus group. Grow it in bright indirect light, keep the soil just slightly moist, and it will keep that pretty pink color.