I have a Heartleaf Philodendron that was my first real houseplant (I now have 47). It has absolutely thrived for the past 3 years. For the past 2 months, it has been dropping leaves like crazy. I probably pick 3-4 yellowing leaves off a day. It’s lost almost all of the bigger leaves. The center of the plant is almost completely bald. The vines look ok though. I moved it to the window in the picture about a week ago. It was on the small stand in between two windows in the picture below for at least 2 years. I’m not sure if I overwatered it or if something else is going on.
Dying Heartleaf Philidendron
- Thread starter Jamesm
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Yes, something happened way back 2 months ago but now it's time for a reset. Look at it like a new plant and treat it like you just brought it home. The window is nice and bright, the pot looks sufficient in size, the stems are firm and not shriveled or wrinkled; so it looks like an ok specimen in a good location. Now start caring for it the way you would for a Heartleaf Philodendron- keep it moist but not soggy, feed on a regular basis with whatever you want to use, make sure that when you water that some extra comes out the bottom(don't let it sit in water too long though), periodically leach the soil by running lots of water through while it sits in the sink. Follow your usual routine and it should perk up and look better in no time. It won't grow new leaves in the middle but you can wind some of the stems around on top and make it look fuller.