Can't keep pothos thriving in summer? Overlook these few points, and 98% of plant lovers don't know about them

The hot summer has arrived. With the development of society, many people keep a few potted green plants at home. For one thing, their lush green foliage has extremely high ornamental value and can decorate the living space; for another, in summer they can regulate indoor temperature and humidity and purify the air. Pothos (Epipremnum aureum) is one of the potted green plants many plant lovers choose, because it really is especially easy to grow - you could say that a broken-off stem stuck into soil will sprout and fill the pot. But because of the high summer temperatures, some plant lovers say pothos does not grow well in summer.

Take note: pothos that does not grow well in summer is actually the result of overlooking these few points, and 98% of plant lovers don't know about them. In summer, the most important things for growing pothos are watering and fertilizing. Evaporation is relatively fast in summer, but there is no need to worry that pothos will easily dry out and die - pothos has a particularly well-developed root system and can store water itself, so generally it is fine not to water for three or four days.

At noon, be sure to remember to shade pothos. Pothos dislikes strong light and prefers diffused light. Normally you can wipe the leaves of pothos with leftover beer from the night before; this not only replenishes moisture for the pothos, but also keeps its leaves glossy green and helps it grow new leaves.

Another issue is fertilizing. Using things like rice water or citrus peel to feed plants is really quite troublesome - not only does it need to be fermented, but the amount must also be right, and many beginner plant growers accidentally kill their pothos by overwatering with it. In fact, we can use the waste oil from the range hood to feed pothos. Here the editor suggests using vegetable oil; after all, you won't use more than a few drops, and it costs almost nothing.

Dig a small hole at the edge of the flowerpot, drip a few drops of vegetable oil into it, and then cover it with soil. The effect is even better than commercial flower fertilizer on the market. Use it twice a month, and after three or four uses, you won't need to fertilize for a whole year and your pothos will still grow lush and green. Pothos needs pruning, as this makes the plant shape more perfect, concentrates nutrients, and fills out the pot faster.

Plant lovers who like pothos can try this little trick. Don't keep overlooking the small details of growing pothos anymore. If you have any other plant-growing experience, you can also share it with everyone in the comment box below!