How to care for pothos in southern winters so it survives the cold safely

Pothos is a common indoor foliage plant with air-purifying effects, and it is generally best kept in newly renovated homes. So how do you get pothos through the winter in southern China?

1. Overwintering soil-cultured pothos

(1) Temperature requirements

After winter begins, the plant should be moved indoors as soon as possible, and the room temperature should be kept above 10°C, otherwise it will be very difficult to get through the winter. You should know that even winters in southern China are very cold, so those growing it outdoors should pay attention and can wrap it in plastic wrap to protect it from the cold.

(2) Light requirements

When overwintering indoors, it should be placed on a windowsill so it can receive light for a long time, because winter light is not very strong, and even all-day light will not scorch it.

(3) Ventilation requirements

Although the focus in winter is on raising the temperature, proper ventilation is also very necessary. If the plant stays in a stuffy environment for a long time, its growth will deteriorate, which is very unfavorable for getting through the winter.

2. Overwintering hydroponic pothos

(1) Temperature requirements

Winter temperatures are very low, and the plant is also very afraid of the cold, so the overwintering temperature should not be too low, to avoid freezing the plant. Normally, it is best to keep the room temperature at around 10°C, or the temperature can be a little higher.

(2) Water requirements

When growing it hydroponically, pay attention to the amount of water; do not use too much, and do not let the water quality get too dirty. Pothos can only get through the winter well if it grows in clean water. In addition, the water temperature when changing the water should not be too cold, as it can easily freeze the plant's roots.

(3) Cleaning requirements

If the indoor temperature is low in winter, its root system may be damaged by freezing. When the plant's roots show signs of problems, they should be trimmed and cleaned promptly. This is because if the hydroponic container is too dirty, it is very likely to prevent the plant from getting through the winter safely.