Chinese Evergreen Yellow Leaves: Overwatering, Not Pests

Two Chinese evergreens. One yellowed with white powdery sticky substance a year ago—discarded after two months. Second now showing same symptoms. Yellow leaves trimmed; powder hosed off. Green leaves remain.

Diagnosis

Yellow leaves = kept too wet. Chinese evergreens hate wet feet. Water only after 4+ days dry, never allow standing water in drain tray.

White powder likely pollen from green (inconspicuous) blooms—not pests. Let dry out more; yellowing will resolve. Generally trouble-free when not overwatered.