What foliar fertilizer is good for pothos? Latest recommendations
Pothos is an excellent foliage plant. It is a large evergreen vine of the genus Epipremnum, growing in tropical regions and native to the Solomon Islands. It often climbs and grows on rocks and tree trunks in rainforests, has strong twining ability, well-developed aerial roots, stays evergreen all year round, and comes back to life upon contact with water. Because of its tenacious vitality, it is called the “flower of life”. Now let us take a look at what foliar fertilizer is good for pothos!
How to choose a foliar fertilizer for pothos?
1. Macronutrients: nitrogen N, phosphorus P, potassium K.
2. Micronutrients: iron Fe, manganese Mn, zinc Zn, copper Cu, calcium Ca, magnesium Mg, molybdenum Mo, boron B, etc.
3. Other ingredients: humic acid, amino acids, active biological bacteria.
How to make foliar fertilizer for pothos?
[Materials] 1 gram of monopotassium phosphate, 1 gram of urea, 1000 grams of clean water.
[Preparation] Put 1 gram each of monopotassium phosphate and urea into 1000 grams of water, then stir until fully dissolved.
How to apply foliar fertilizer to pothos?
1. Concentration dilution: after purchasing a fertilizer specially made for flowering plants, it needs to be diluted before application, which can prevent the spray nozzle from clogging.
2. Foliar spraying: because of the structural characteristics of plant growth, when spraying, both the front and back of the leaves should be covered, and it is best to focus on the back of the leaves, which can promote absorption.
3. Spraying time: when spraying pothos, fertilize at intervals, generally once every 10 to 15 days, and do not spray too much.
Extra: How to grow pothos?
1. Light: pothos does not have a strong tendency to lean toward the sun, but in the north in autumn and winter, to make up for the lack of temperature and photosynthesis, the light intensity should be increased. At the same time, when the temperature is low, open windows as little as possible, because the leaves may be frostbitten in a very short time.
2. Humidity: pothos grows faster in an environment with relatively high air humidity. It is recommended to maintain indoor humidity, and a humidifier can be used to increase air humidity. A transparent plastic bag can be placed over the plant to create a small greenhouse effect, but it should not exceed two hours.
3. Temperature: pothos is very sensitive to temperature, and it is easily frostbitten when the temperature is too low. A room temperature of about 20 degrees is enough. If heating equipment is installed, the leaves of pothos should not be too close to it. Keeping the indoor temperature above 10 degrees allows pothos to pass through winter safely.
4. Watering: in autumn and winter, the amount of water for pothos should be strictly controlled according to room temperature. In addition, water should also be sprayed on the aerial root growth areas of the moss pole to reduce insufficient root water absorption caused by excessive evaporation. Water that has been left to stand for one day is better, as water that is too cold easily damages the roots.
5. Fertilizing: because pothos grown indoors absorbs nutrients less abundantly than outdoors, it is recommended to fertilize once every half month. You can buy fertilizer specially used for pothos on the market. Or ask the florist to help choose a fertilizer.
6. Pests and diseases: pothos plants are easily affected by pests and pathogens. Typical pests affecting pothos include mealybugs, red spider mites, scale insects, etc. Mealybugs are usually the most common. Alcohol can be used to kill the insects, remove them with cotton swabs, or take them out by hand.
7. Shaping: shaping and pruning of pothos is carried out in spring. When the stems and vines have covered the moss pole and the shoot tips exceed the moss pole by about 20 cm, cut off 40 cm of the stem tips of 2 to 3 of the plants. After the new buds and new leaves sprout following the shortening, then cut off the stem tips of the remaining plants.