How to grow soil-cultured pothos so it grows fast? Master these care tips

But what magic elixir did other people's pothos take to grow so long and so fast in just a few months? Actually, it is not a matter of variety; it is just that you have not noticed the small details in the care process. Do the following four things, and your pothos is sure to grow like crazy.

More sun for a bursting pot

Succulent lovers look forward to their succulents bursting their pots every day, and actually pothos can do it too. If you want your pothos to burst its pot, it needs more sun. For outdoor growing, block the midday sun to avoid fierce direct sunlight, and let the pothos enjoy a sunbath the rest of the time! For indoor growing, it is best to put the pothos by a window, where it can take sunlight at any time except the midday sun of midsummer. However, do take it outside now and then to enjoy some genuine sunshine.

Misting for health

For long-term outdoor growing, water once every 1-2 days in summer, and in other seasons just water whenever the potting soil dries out. Pothos has fleshy roots; a little lack of water will not cause problems, but too much watering causes root rot, which affects growth. When there is plenty of outdoor sunlight, you can mist several more times; the main purpose is to clean the leaf surface and avoid dust buildup.

For indoor growing, water after the potting soil has completely dried, and after growing it for a while, take it outside, water it thoroughly once, grow it there for a few days, then move it back indoors. As for misting, do it when ventilation is good or in the high-temperature season of midsummer, and try to avoid it at other times.

Watering and sunlight must work together; as long as both are relatively sufficient, there is no problem with the pothos shooting up.

Repotting and tidying the root system

The pot for pothos must not be too large or too deep; it is not true that however big a pot you give it, it will grow that big. When the crown diameter of the pothos exceeds 1.5 times the diameter of the pot rim, you need to change to a pot one size larger. Only with a comfortable space of the right size can the pothos grow quickly.

Also, when repotting there is a little trick: loosen the pothos root system with a wooden stick. If you do not loosen it, it will affect the combination of soil and roots and hinder nutrient absorption. In a poorly ventilated environment, it may also cause root rot.

Rain to moisten the leaves

When it rains, especially during a thunderstorm, you can take the plant outside and let it get rained on for a while. Receiving the nourishment of rainwater can clean the leaves thoroughly, and rainwater contains many trace elements that promote the growth of pothos. (This point basically suits all flowers and plants!) However, if the pothos was just watered the day before, do not let it stay in the rain too long, to avoid water accumulating in the potting soil and causing root rot.

How to grow soil-cultured potted pothos so it grows well

Actually, pothos can also burst its pot. If you want the pothos you grow to burst its pot, you need to let it get more sun. And for outdoor growing, you need to block the midday sun to avoid fierce direct sunlight, and let the pothos enjoy a sunbath as much as possible the rest of the time! For indoor growing, it is best to put the pothos by a window, where it can take sunlight at any time except the midday sun of midsummer. However, do take it outside now and then to enjoy some genuine sunshine.

When pothos is grown outdoors for a long time, in summer gardeners should water once every 1-2 days, and in other seasons just water whenever the potting soil dries out. Pothos has fleshy roots; a little lack of water will not cause problems, but if you water too much it will cause root rot and affect the growth of the pothos.

If there is plenty of outdoor sunlight, you can mist several more times; the main purpose is to clean the leaf surface and avoid dust buildup.

When pothos is grown indoors, water after the potting soil has completely dried, and after growing it for a while, take it outside, water it thoroughly once, grow it there for a few days, then move it back indoors. As for misting, do it when ventilation is good or in the high-temperature season of midsummer, and try to avoid it at other times.

Let watering and sunlight work together; as long as both are relatively sufficient, there is no problem with the pothos shooting up.

The pot for pothos must not be too large or too deep; it is not true that however big a pot you give it, it will grow that big. When the crown diameter of the pothos exceeds 1.5 times the diameter of the pot rim, you need to change to a pot one size larger. Only with a comfortable space of the right size can the pothos grow quickly.

When repotting there is also a little trick: loosen the pothos root system with a wooden stick. If you do not loosen it, it will affect the combination of soil and roots and hinder nutrient absorption. In a poorly ventilated environment, it may also cause root rot.

When it rains, especially during a thunderstorm, you can take the pothos outside and let it get rained on for a while. Receiving the nourishment of rainwater can clean the leaves thoroughly, and rainwater contains many trace elements that promote the growth of pothos. However, if the pothos was just watered the day before, do not let it stay in the rain too long, to avoid water accumulating in the potting soil and causing root rot.

How to grow water-cultured pothos so it grows fast?

Compared with soil culture, water-cultured pothos grows relatively slowly, and no matter how well you care for it, it is not as good as soil culture. But water-cultured pothos is simple to care for, and for lazy people it is the easiest method. So how can you make water-cultured pothos grow faster than expected?

The water volume must not be too much

For water-cultured pothos, you cannot put the entire root system into the water; 1/3 of the root system should be exposed outside, and the leaves must not touch the water, to avoid rotting and affecting water quality. Do not change the water too often; once every half a month, and in between just top up the water when it runs low.

In addition, for water-cultured pothos you should choose a wide-mouthed container, so that the branches and leaves have enough space to grow, and the water surface has a large enough contact with the air, making oxygen more plentiful.

Trim roots + sunbath

Each time you change the water, promptly cut off the old roots that have gone soft (many gardeners overlook this), which can save part of the nutrients. In addition, put the pothos in a place where it can get sun, let it see more sunlight, and ensure air circulation.

Stop keeping fish

Keeping fish in the container of water-cultured pothos is partly for beauty, and the organic matter produced by the goldfish can provide nutrients for the pothos and can also prevent green algae in the water. However, goldfish consume oxygen in the water, and the pothos grows slowly because of the lack of oxygen.

So if you want water-cultured pothos to grow fast, you had better take the fish out.

Use nutrient solution

Adding nutrient solution is a way to promote the growth of pothos, but it is not suitable for long-term use. Each time you change the water, add just 2-3 drops to the water. When you add nutrient solution, green algae may appear in the water-culture container, so when changing the water you should clean the container thoroughly. (Nutrient solution is the last choice.)

Bingo, this article is the advanced version of pothos growing. If you are a beginner at growing flowers, you still have to learn to crawl first, and then run. Buy a pot of pothos and take it home, first understand the basic facts about pothos, as well as the growing methods and points to note for pothos. As long as you truly put in the effort, the pothos will not let you down.