How to Water a Large-Leaf Pothos? How Often to Water It and a Detailed Guide to Its Care

The large-leaf pothos is not called large-leaf pothos because its leaves are very large; rather, it is a variety within the pothos family, though people tend to classify pothos more by leaf color. Growing large-leaf pothos also follows the general care methods and steps, such as watering and fertilizing, so what kind of care approach should actually be used for growing large-leaf pothos?

How to Water a Large-Leaf Pothos

1. When growing large-leaf pothos, do not water too much; you can spray water at the rooting area, which helps reduce the rate of moisture evaporation.

2. Water daily to keep the soil moist, but do not let water accumulate, as that breeds mosquitoes.

3. In autumn and winter, the amount of water should be strictly controlled according to room temperature. Before heating is turned on, the temperature is lower, and the soil of the large-leaf pothos plant evaporates more slowly, so watering should be reduced, with the amount controlled at 1/4 to 1/2 of the original. Even after heating is turned on, watering should not be too frequent; when watering, pour less into the pot and let water seep through the coir. In addition, water should also be sprayed at the places where aerial roots grow on the coir pole, to reduce insufficient water uptake by the roots caused by overly fast evaporation.

4. In winter, water that has been left to sit for a day after being drawn is better; water that is too cold easily damages the roots.

How to Grow Large-Leaf Pothos

1. Temperature

The large-leaf pothos originally grew in forests shaded by towering trees, at temperatures above 20°C. In winter, it can overwinter safely at above 10°C. Like pothos, it is suitable for growing in a home environment.

2. Light

The large-leaf pothos does not have a strong tendency to lean toward the sun, so the daily care for pothos is enough when it comes to light. However, in the autumn and winter of northern regions, to strengthen photosynthesis, light should be appropriately increased; you can place the pothos on a closed balcony at noon to get some sun, or place it in a spot indoors with stronger light. In short, be sure to ensure sufficient light and suitable temperature.

3. Moisture

For large-leaf pothos, do not water too much; spraying some water at the rooting area can reduce water evaporation. When watering, be careful not to let water accumulate; just keep the soil moist.

In autumn and winter, the amount of watering should be controlled according to room temperature. When the temperature is low, water evaporates more slowly, so watering should be reduced, with the amount cut by half compared with before. Even when the temperature rises, pour less into the pot; it is best to let it seep through the coir pole in the middle.

4. Fertilizer

Ordinary inorganic fertilizer is difficult for large-leaf pothos to absorb, so a fertilizer specially made for pothos should be used, once every half month; you can buy it directly at a flower shop, and they all have it. Fertilizing pothos is also seasonal; before winter begins, spray a small amount of liquid inorganic fertilizer, generally once every 15 days or so. After winter begins, mainly apply foliar fertilizer, spraying the special fertilizer directly on the leaves, and the leaves will receive the fertilizer through their stomata.

Pothos Varieties

1. Green-Leaf Pothos

As the name suggests, green-leaf pothos has leaves that are entirely blue-green and emerald green, without any patterns or mixed colors.

Green-leaf pothos likes a moist, warm environment and requires fertile soil with good drainage; it can be grown in soil or in water. During care, it should be pruned regularly to maintain its plant shape.

2. Yellow-Leaf Pothos

Yellow-leaf pothos has leaves that are a pale golden yellow, with relatively thin leaves and no spots.

It is a shade-loving plant and can be placed on a windowsill for indoor cultivation. During the growing period, it has relatively high water requirements; in addition to watering, it should also be sprinkled with water frequently to ensure the leaves are glossy. With good care, the leaves are golden and bright in the sun.

3. Variegated Pothos

The vines are relatively long and the leaves are relatively dense and glossy; the leaves are tender green and have yellow spots or stripes, and the petioles are yellow-green or brown. Variegated pothos is further divided into three types: Silver Pothos (large-leaf silver pothos, small-leaf silver pothos), Golden Pothos, and Tricolor Pothos.

4. Star Point Vine

The leaves of star point vine are fleshy, with a heart-round shape or an elongated heart-round shape. The leaf surface has green fuzz and silver spots, and the leaf color is clear, elegant, and beautiful. Star point vine has a very strong climbing habit and can attach to tree trunks and rocks to grow; it can also be grown in pots.

The Flower Language of Pothos

1. Tenacity and Kindness

Pothos is a herbaceous plant with extremely strong vitality; it can grow as long as there is water, and is also called the “flower of life.” The green branches and leaves that trail down are very easy to satisfy, and even drinking water feels like happiness. The tenacious and kind pothos asks for very little but gives everyone much in return.

2. Keeping Watch Over Happiness.

Pothos does not easily bloom. The pothos flower is a precious plant unique to Tibet, China, produced in the cold regions of Tibet, China, in the Himalayas. Pothos kept at home never blooms; some people say that the greatest dream of pothos is to be able to bloom beautiful flowers. They work tirelessly for this dream, looking forward to the arrival of happiness.

Pothos dreams of blooming beautiful flowers and works tirelessly for this dream, just as people, no matter what setbacks they encounter, will not give up their ideals.

Pothos is a plant that stays green all year round and has very strong vitality, so whether it is large-leaf pothos or other pothos, they all possess the quality of tenacity, and this is widely recognized by people. At the same time, pothos is a plant that does not easily bloom, so waiting for pothos to bloom is like keeping watch over a dream; as long as you persevere without slackening, the dream will ultimately come true.