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.

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.

clivia

Why are my clivia leaves turning yellow with brown patches?

Those yellow leaves with crispy brown patches are most likely from stress: too much direct sun and/or watering issues causing leaf burn and weak roots. Move it to bright shade, adjust watering, and remove the worst damaged leaves so new healthy growth can replace them.

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.

peace lily

Why are the leaves on my peace lily turning yellow?

This is a peace lily, and the yellow, droopy lower leaves are usually from watering problems—most often the roots staying too wet in a pot with poor drainage. Check for a drainage hole, let excess water run out, trim the worst leaves, and adjust watering so the top of the soil dries slightly between waterings.

bromeliad

Why does my bromeliad have sudden yellow dead spots on the leaves?

Those yellow, dead patches on the bromeliad’s leaves are most likely sun or light burn, or old mechanical damage that’s now drying out—not a fast-spreading disease. Move the plant a little farther from strong lights or hot sun, keep the central cup just moist (not the potting mix soggy), and trim off only the worst damaged areas.

indoor palm

Why are the leaves on my indoor palm turning brown and yellow?

The browning and yellowing on this palm isn’t from seasons; it’s usually stress from watering, light, or dry air. Check the soil moisture, move it out of harsh sun, trim the dead parts, and adjust watering so the soil is evenly moist but never soggy.

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.

split-leaf philodendron

Why are my split-leaf philodendron leaves turning yellow and brown?

That leaf has been damaged, most likely from strong sun through the window and/or some watering stress, and it’s now dying back. Remove the worst leaf and adjust light and watering so new leaves grow healthy.

Alocasia (elephant ear type)

Why are the leaves on my Alocasia turning brown and yellow at the edges?

Those crispy brown edges and yellowing leaves are usually from stress: too much direct sun and/or watering issues, especially after a recent repot. Move it to bright shade, keep the soil evenly moist (not soggy), and let it recover without extra fertilizer for a while.

heartleaf philodendron

Why are the leaves on my heartleaf philodendron turning yellow and brown?

Those yellowing leaves are usually from watering issues plus normal aging of the oldest leaves. Check the soil and drainage, adjust your watering schedule, and remove the already-yellow leaves.

cucumber or other cucurbit vine

Why are the leaves on my potted vine turning yellow and crispy even with daily watering?

Those yellow, crispy leaves are usually from stressed roots – often a mix of overwatering in a small pot plus strong sun and poor soil. Let the top of the soil dry before watering, improve drainage, and trim the dead leaves so the plant can try to recover.

Why are the leaves on my vine turning yellow with black spots?

Those yellow leaves with dark spots are almost certainly a fungal leaf-spot disease made worse by humidity and leaves staying wet. Start by pruning off the worst affected leaves, improving air flow, and keeping water off the foliage.

rattlesnake plant (Calathea lancifolia)

Why are some leaves on my rattlesnake plant turning yellow?

On a rattlesnake plant, a few yellowing leaves are usually from normal aging plus a bit of stress from inconsistent watering or dry air, not a sudden disease. Remove the worst leaves, check that the soil dries slightly between waterings but never stays soggy, and keep humidity on the higher side.

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.