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Nov 1, 2024 6:55 AM CST
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hi I have a heartleaf philodendron that I have had for a couple years now, and the leaves are starting to go yellow. I think its probably from a nutrient deficiency which may be linked to it needing to be repotted. I don't have much knowledge on houseplant care so this might seem like a silly question, but should I wait until spring (it is currently autumn/winter) to repot it and risk it getting worse, or should I repot it now and risk it not growing. Many thanks Smiling
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Hi & welcome! Are you able to add a pic? Is it in a hanging pot? So many of those hanging pots have 1 drain hole in the middle that is recessed above the bottom of the pot. That allows about 1/2" of water to hang out in the bottom of the pot, below the drain hole. If that is the type of pot it is in, you can snip or puncture a hole in the actual bottom of the pot.

Generally, from what I've seen of this plant over the decades, solid yellow oldest leaves are a sign of thirst, and leaves that turn brown @ the tip and then yellow are a sign of unhappy roots.

This is a plant that I never repot, just cut off the parts that look good enough to keep & start a fresh pot. There's not much point in preserving a bunch of old roots since new ones form so readily.

A hybrid version of that if the pot is not very full is to cut off the longest stems and stick them back in the pot for a more full look.
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