Pothos cuttings sprout new shoots in just one week.

Pothos (Epipremnum aureum) can actually be propagated from cuttings, and many people like to propagate pothos this way. Not only is the survival rate high, but it is also not much trouble. However, some gardeners find that their cuttings have a low survival rate and develop black rot before long. What is the reason for this?

For pothos cuttings, the first thing is to choose the right stems. Generally, when choosing stems, you should pick thick, sturdy ones that are free of disease; not just any random stem will survive. If you want a high survival rate, choose healthy, disease-free stems, as they have good resistance and the survival rate will be higher.

Once the stems are chosen, a little pruning is all it takes before potting them up. There is a common mistake here: many gardeners are in the habit of watering immediately after taking cuttings. This easily leads to waterlogged potting soil, because at this point the pothos has not yet grown new roots and cannot absorb water normally, which causes water to accumulate in the soil, leading to root rot or black rot. It is advisable to wait 2 days before watering, or you can use a plant and flower monitor to help judge how much to water, which is quite convenient and simple.

After potting up, the pothos should be placed in a cool, ventilated spot and left until it sprouts new shoots. It should not be placed directly in the sun for intense exposure, especially during the dog days of summer, when the midday sun is quite harsh; direct exposure will burn the stems. You can also put up a shade net to block the strong light appropriately.

Once the pothos has grown new shoots, it is time to replenish nutrients promptly. Apply a pothos-specific nutrient solution once a month; the pothos absorbs it well, the roots grow well, and the leaves will grow larger. After the pothos grows new leaves, you can also use it as a foliar spray to encourage the leaves to grow even glossier.

For pothos cuttings, as long as you pay attention to the above points, they will survive easily.