Heartleaf Philodendron Yellow Leaves. A sign your heartleaf philodendron is not getting enough light is small leaves or long gaps between the leaves. Now that you have brought your plants indoors for the winter they won t require the same amount of water they required when they were outside.
The leaves will begin to turn yellow if the heartleaf philodendron receives too much light without the right soil moisture and humidity. This can be resolved by changing the position of your plant to somewhere that better suits its light requirements. When grown in dim light your philodendron will dwarf.
Yellowing leaves on a philodendron are an indication that the plant is getting too much water.
The variegated heart shaped leaves with golden yellow white or cream colored stripes look eye catchy. This philodendron endemic to southeastern brazil. I m here to share my experience and help. Avoid standing water and allow the soil on and around the plant to become dry between watering.