How to grow pothos so it grows fast? Practical care tips to share

Pothos is a flowering plant relatively well suited to indoor placement, also known as devil's ivy, golden pothos, golden vine, etc. It is a large evergreen climbing plant of the genus Epipremnum. It can be allowed to climb on a cylinder made of palm fiber or on tree trunks for greening, or placed in an entrance hall or hotel, and can also be trained into a hanging form and placed in a study, on a windowsill, on a wall, or along a wall. Now let's take a look together at how to grow pothos so it grows fast!

How should pothos be propagated for best results?

1. Cuttings: In spring and autumn, cut stems about 15 cm long as cuttings, remove the leaves from the basal 1 to 2 nodes, insert them into a pot filled with potting soil, and after insertion keep the potting soil and the air moist frequently. At a temperature of 25°C, roots will form in about 3 weeks, and sprouts will grow into new plants.

2. Leaf cuttings: When the temperature stays above 20°C, choose robust leaves from the upper part of a pothos stem, cut them off from the base of the leaf stalk with a sharp, clean thin blade, and after the cut surface dries slightly, insert the base of the leaf stalk into clean water, changing the water once every 3 to 5 days. After about 1 month, roots can form.

3. Water cuttings: Cut robust stems each with more than 3 nodes, remove the lower leaves, and insert their bases into clean water, changing the water 1 to 2 times per week. After about 2 weeks, new roots will sprout, and after another 1 to 2 weeks they can be transplanted into pots. This method is simple and suitable for small-scale home propagation.

How to grow pothos so it grows fast?

1. Light: Pothos does not have a strong tendency toward the sun, but in northern regions 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 in a very short time the leaves may be damaged by cold.

2. Humidity: Pothos grows faster in an environment with higher 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. If the temperature is too low, it is easily damaged by cold. A room temperature of about 20°C is sufficient. If heating equipment is turned on, the leaves of pothos should not be too close to it. Keeping the indoor temperature above 10°C allows pothos to pass through winter safely.

4. Watering: In autumn and winter, the amount of water given to pothos should be strictly controlled according to room temperature. In addition, water should be sprayed where aerial roots grow on the palm pole to reduce insufficient root water uptake caused by overly rapid evaporation. Water that has been left to stand for a 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 apply fertilizer once every half month. You can buy fertilizer specially made for pothos on the market. Or ask the flower shop owner to help choose fertilizer.

6. Pests and diseases: Pothos plants are easily affected by pests and pathogens. Typical pests affecting pothos include mealybugs, red spiders, scale insects, etc. Mealybugs are usually the most common. Alcohol can be used to kill the insects, remove them with a cotton swab, or take them out by hand.

7. Shaping: Shaping and pruning of pothos is carried out in spring. When the stems have climbed all over the palm pole and the tips extend about 20 cm beyond the palm pole, cut off 40 cm of the stem tips of 2 to 3 of the plants. After new buds and new leaves sprout following the short pruning, then cut off the stem tips of the remaining plants.

What should be done if pothos leaves turn yellow?

1. Insufficient water: If pothos does not have enough water in the soil, the leaf edges will become dry and yellow, and leaves may also fall off. At this time, pothos needs to be watered sufficiently in time.

2. Too much water: If there is too much water in the soil or container, pothos can also develop yellow leaves. The leaf surface will appear dull yellow and lusterless, and the roots may even rot. Watering should be stopped, and the soil should be loosened appropriately.

3. Direct sunlight: If pothos is placed under strong light for a long time, the leaves are prone to wilting and withering, then turning yellow and falling off. Pothos needs to be placed in a cool place with light, and watered appropriately.

4. Dim light: If pothos is placed for a long time in a place with dim light and no ventilation, the leaves will tend to turn yellow due to lack of chlorophyll, especially newly grown leaves, which will also tend to turn yellow. Pothos needs to be placed in a cool place with sufficient light.

5. Too much fertilizer: If pothos is fertilized too much, old leaves will accumulate excess nutrients and then also turn yellow, eventually falling off. The frequency of fertilizing should be reduced, and clean water should be poured to dilute the fertilizer in the soil.

6. Insufficient fertilizer: If pothos lacks nutrients and is underfertilized, the color of the leaf surface will gradually become lighter and yellow, especially the leaves near the roots, which will turn yellow first and fall off. More fertilizing is needed.

7. Poor ventilation: The growing environment of pothos requires ventilation and coolness. In winter, the indoor temperature should not be too hot, and attention should be paid to ventilation; otherwise, dry heat can also cause green leaves to turn yellow. Windows should be opened for ventilation and more water should be given to ensure nutrition.

8. Old leaves turning yellow: It generally takes about 30 days for pothos to adapt to a new environment. During this period, it is normal for a few old leaves to show signs of turning yellow. Do not be too anxious to take measures. Once it returns to normal, pothos will grow vigorously.