Golden goddessphilodendron: Diseases and Remedies (3-minute Read)

NOTE: Golden goddessphilodendron may be referred to as Philodendron’golden goddess’ in this article, in fact, those are the same plants, Philodendron’golden goddess’ is the botanical name for Golden goddessphilodendron.

Would you like to add a splash of color to your space? The golden goddess philodendron is an excellent choice. This climbing philodendron is native to Thailand and is also commonly known as Malay gold or lemon-lime philodendron. It can be displayed on a desk or table when it’s small and can be moved to a floor planter as it matures.

Why does my Philodendron’golden goddess’ roots have rot?

Root rot on your Golden goddessphilodendron (Philodendron’golden goddess’) can be dangerous if left untreated. In order to keep your plant alive, we strongly suggest that you follow our advice if the signs start to show: blackened and mushy roots.
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Why does my Golden goddessphilodendron have gray mold spots?

A particular fungus known as gray mold spots spreads quickly and frequently damages flowers. This fungus is probably to blame if you see any brown (or gray) spots. If you disregard these warning signs, your plant could die.

Our Solution

The answer is obvious once you recognize the cause of the problem. Most frequently, it results from the Philodendron’golden goddess’ being overwatered. We strongly advise you to remove the damaged plant parts, cut off the diseased roots and leaves, and then repot your plant in a new container with sterile potting soil.

Why does my Golden goddessphilodendron have leaf spots?

Leaf If your plants exhibit symptoms like rapid color changes in the leaves or leaves that wilt or droop, we give you all the information you need to recognize them and rescue your plants. For owners of Golden goddessphilodendron, this kind of illness is among the most distressing.

Why are my Golden goddessphilodendron leaves turning yellow?

In the world of horticulture, yellowing leaves are undoubtedly the most common problem. The two main causes of this problem are overwatering and a lack of nutrition.

When it’s overwatering, simply reduce your watering frequency, and if you think it’s a nutrient deficiency, here’s how to check it:

Here are some indicators of yellowing on the Philodendron’golden goddess’ brought on by its numerous flaws:

  • The first symptom of a magnesium deficiency is yellow patches between leaf veins on elder leaves. The leaf’s core turns yellow while the veins stay green. The edges of the leaf yellow last.
  • Another indicator of iron deficiency is yellowing between leaf veins, but young leaves on plant tops and branch tips are first affected.
  • Sulfur shortage first affects the youngest leaves, turning them entirely yellow.
  • Potassium deficiency shows itself when leaf edges turn bright yellow, but the inner leaf stays green. Older leaves show symptoms first, and leaf edges soon turn brown.
  • A lack of nitrogen is indicated by a widespread yellowing. Older, inner leaves are the first to yellow. As the yellowing progresses, it eventually touches young leaves as well.

Our Solution

According to the symptoms mentioned above, you just have to act accordingly. You can reduce your watering frequency, or fix a deficiency in Potassium, or Nitrogen, for that, you just have to buy a special soil for your deficiency, a consultant in a gardening store will know perfectly well how to inform you.

Is my Golden goddessphilodendron sunburned?

It is quite easy to find out if your Golden goddessphilodendron (Philodendron’golden goddess’) has been burned by the sun. Just like on us, your plant will change color in this case, it will start to turn yellow or white.

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The leaves of your Golden goddessphilodendron can also change color in case it gets too much water or not enough light, as we saw above.

However, there is a way to tell if it is sunburn; look at the bottom of the yellow leaves, the ones that have a shaded area closer to the root, if this area stays greener, it is probably sunburned, not something else.

Why are my Golden goddessphilodendron leaves turning brown?

Most of the time, leaves of a Golden goddessphilodendron that turn brown is a sign that your plant has been sunburned, it has probably been exposed to too much direct sunlight. Don’t panic, your plant probably won’t die from this, but its growth will take a hit.

Should I leave my Philodendron’golden goddess’ in direct sunlight?

No! If your Philodendron’golden goddess’ (or Golden goddessphilodendron) has the symptoms described above, don’t leave it in direct sunlight, that’s the reason why your Golden goddessphilodendron is in such a state!

Our Solution

As explained in the paragraph above, the solution is simple, just place your Golden goddessphilodendron in a place where the light does not reach it directly, in this way and with a correct watering, your plant should resume its life rather quickly.

Why are my Philodendron’golden goddess’ leaves drooping or wilting ?

In most cases, this happens when your Philodendron’golden goddess’ lacks water. This is especially the case for large plants, naturally they need more water than others.

Drooping

An easy way to know if your Philodendron’golden goddess’ is lacking water is to under-weigh its pot, if it looks light, it means that the soil and the roots are probably quite dry, and therefore need water!

Our Solution

If the soil in your plant’s pot is completely dry, you will need to start by moistening it so that the roots will also benefit from the water. A common mistake is to drown the Golden goddessphilodendron right after a dry period thinking that it needs a lot of water.

This is true, but the easiest way to end it is to give too much water at once. Instead, you should water the soil properly, returning to a peaceful watering rhythm.

Caring Tips for Philodendron’golden goddess’

Water Occasionally

Your plant needs water to survive, but it’s crucial to balance the amount and timing of watering. As we previously mentioned, overwatering could be catastrophic for your Philodendron’golden goddess’.

Touching the soil will let you know whether your plant needs water or not; if it still feels damp, it’s generally best to wait a few more days.

Always keep temperatures stable

It is also a good idea to keep your Philodendron’golden goddess’ at a stable temperature (especially if it is kept indoors!). At GreenShack, we generally recommend staying in the 65 and 85 degrees F range. Of course, do not place your Philodendron’golden goddess’ near a source of hot (or cold) air such as A/C units, radiators or the like.

Keep your Golden goddessphilodendron Dust-Free

This one concerns indoor plants, just like on your furniture, dust is also deposited on the leaves of your indoor plants, the problem is that it can prevent them from receiving the necessary light, this would slow down (or even stop) the photosynthesis process, and eventually, they would lose their colors.

This would be a true journey into hell for your Golden goddessphilodendron and would also satisfy the pests.

To remove the dust from the leaves of your plant, take a microfiber cloth and gently rub the leaves. You can wet the cloth to make it easier to remove the dust, but never use corrosive products (such as rubbing alcohol!)

Keep drainage in mind

If you tend to overwater, you need to pay attention to your drainage, and we advise choosing a saucer and a pot with drainage holes if they are not already there.

You can add volcanic rocks (or any other pebbles with holes) to the bottom of your pot in the interim if your pots don’t already have holes in them. This will help to form a channel so that the water doesn’t pool there for too long (preventing the rot of the roots!).