I have a Philodendron that was growing well until about two months ago, and all of the leaves have gone from yellow to mostly brown and are falling off. It also has moss-like white stuff on top of the soil. It's not a big plant, so I'm not sure if cutting it back would help or not. What can I do to save it?
There can be a few reasons for the loss of leaves.
It sounds like you may have surface mold on the soil top. This could be due to overwatering and lack of air flow.
If the plant has no green, healthy leaves left, I would remove this plant and replace it.
Here are some links to refresh you on the care requirements.
Philodendron is a great house plant and you can try again!
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/philodendron/brown-philodendron-leaves.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/philodendron/caring-for-philodendrons.htm
What is the best and safest treatment or home remedy for bacterial growth on Philodendron plants? The leaves are turning black about 1 to 3 inch spots.
Good watering practices and good air circulation around the plants is the best way to prevent bacterial diseases.
Remove the diseased leaves and isolate the plant.
Here are some links to help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/philodendron/caring-for-philodendrons.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/philodendron/brown-philodendron-leaves.htm
What to do with long, stringy vines?
Can this be caused by taking a cutting from mother plant then cutting loses the variegation? Question concerns a white and green variegated monstera philadendron. Thanks'- angel
Yes, this could be the cause.
Here is an article that explains some of the reasons for loss of variegation.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/variegated-plant-problems.htm
good morning, I have a philodendron (just four leaves) that is in water with lots of roots, ready for soil I guess. Twoof the leaves have what look like yellow "polka dots", otherwise look healthy. Haven't been able to find what that is on any websites. Just curious if you know anything about this. Thank you, Elaine
It would be hard to say for sure without a picture, but it sounds like it might be a fungus of some kind. It should clear up once the plant is in soil, but if you are worried, you can treat the plant with a fungicide.
I have a Philodendron plant growing in my office. It was doing quite nicely for the longest time and then it started to send up shoots that failed to open into a leaf. What is the problem? I have included a photo of the plant where you can see the shoot that just seems to have a small hook at the end of the shoot and it will not open.
I'm not able to see how far away from the pot this plant vine is growing. It may be that it is lacking a bit of nutrients.
The leaves I see look quite healthy and maybe just a little pruning can rejuvenate the plant.
Here is a link to refresh you of the care.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/pothos/pothos-plant-care.htm
I have several outdoor philodendron bushes and would like to split some and plant them in another par of my yard.
Philodendrons like to be slightly root bound, but you should be able to easily spilt a plant.
You will need to dig up the root ball. You most likely need to cut the plant with a knife. Replant the plants as soon as possible and provide extra water in the first couple weeks of replanting.
Here are a few links.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/root-bound-symptoms.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/philodendron/caring-for-philodendrons.htm