Heartleaf Philodendron root rot

A vining heartleaf philodendron with persistent wilt over wet mix or soft stem bases needs a root inspection. A single yellow leaf does not establish rot.

Roots remain firm in part

Trim collapsed roots with cleaned scissors, discard decomposed mix, and repot into a clean draining container fitted to the surviving roots. Moisten evenly, drain, and allow the upper layer to dry before watering again.

The vine base is failing

Take firm cuttings beyond the soft section, including at least one stem node. Root nodes in water or lightly moist propagation mix, keeping leaves above the medium. Follow the root rot rescue guide for pot and tool cleanup.