Should I cut off the yellow leaves?

Yes, you can trim off yellow leaves with clean scissors. This helps the plant focus its energy on healthy new growth.

Can low light cause yellowing?

Yes, if the plant does not get enough light, it may struggle to process water. Move it to a spot with bright, indirect light.

Philodendron Birkin: yellow leaves, causes and fixes

Check these first

Stick your finger 2 inches into the soil to check for dampness.
Inspect the drainage holes to ensure they are not blocked.
Lift the pot to see if it feels heavy with trapped water.

Likely causes

Overwatering
Most likely
How to tell: The leaves feel soft or mushy and the soil stays wet for a long time.
What to do: Stop watering immediately and let the top 2 inches of soil dry out completely. Ensure your pot has drainage holes so extra water can escape.
Poor Drainage
Possible
How to tell: Water pools at the bottom of the pot or the soil remains soggy for more than two weeks.
What to do: Repot the plant into a container with drainage holes using a well draining potting mix. Add perlite to the soil to improve airflow to the roots.

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The list above covers the usual causes. Pocket Botanist looks at a photo of your actual plant and tells you the likely cause, how serious it is, and what to try first. Identification and a health check are free.

When to worry

It is normal for the oldest, lowest leaves to yellow and drop as the plant grows. Worry if multiple leaves yellow at once or if the new growth is affected.

Stopping it coming back

Only water when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch. Always empty the saucer after watering so the plant never sits in standing water.

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Questions people ask

Should I cut off the yellow leaves?: Yes, you can trim off yellow leaves with clean scissors. This helps the plant focus its energy on healthy new growth.
Can low light cause yellowing?: Yes, if the plant does not get enough light, it may struggle to process water. Move it to a spot with bright, indirect light.

Why are my Birkin Philodendron leaves turning yellow?

Check these first

Not sure what's wrong with your philodendron birkin?

Likely causes

Overwatering

Poor Drainage

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When to worry

Stopping it coming back

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