Troubleshooting
Golden pothos problems — and how to fix them
Golden pothos (Epipremnum aureum 'Golden') is generally forgiving once you match its basics, but a few issues come up again and again. Here is what each one looks like, why it happens, and the fix.
Faded variegation
Move to brighter indirect light.
Yellow leaves
Almost always overwatering.
Leggy growth
Trim and propagate the cuttings to refresh.
Brown leaf edges
Low humidity or tap-water minerals.
Prevent golden pothos problems before they start
Most golden pothos issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
Golden pothos problems — FAQ
Why is my golden pothos faded variegation?
Move to brighter indirect light.
Why is my golden pothos yellow leaves?
Almost always overwatering.
Why is my golden pothos leggy growth?
Trim and propagate the cuttings to refresh.
Why is my golden pothos brown leaf edges?
Low humidity or tap-water minerals.