What foliar fertilizer is good for pothos? Choosing the right fertilizer is key
Pothos is an excellent foliage plant, a large evergreen vine of the genus Epipremnum, growing in tropical regions and native to the Solomon Islands. It often climbs on rocks and tree trunks in rainforests, with strong twining ability and well-developed aerial roots. It stays evergreen year-round and survives on contact with water. Because of its tenacious vitality, it is called the “flower of life.” Let's take a look below at what foliar fertilizer is good for pothos!
How to choose a foliar fertilizer for pothos?
1. Macroelements: nitrogen N, phosphorus P, potassium K.
2. Microelements: 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 a foliar fertilizer for pothos?
[Materials]Monopotassium phosphate 1 gram, urea 1 gram, clear water 1000 grams.
[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: Due to 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, as this 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.
Extended: How to grow pothos?
1. Light: Pothos does not have a strong tendency toward the sun, but in the north during autumn and winter, to compensate 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 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 mini-greenhouse effect, but it should not exceed two hours.
3. Temperature: Pothos is very sensitive to temperature and is easily frostbitten when the temperature is too low. A room temperature of around 20 degrees is enough. If heating equipment is used, 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 watering for pothos should be strictly controlled according to room temperature. In addition, water should also be sprayed at the places where aerial roots grow on the moss pole to reduce insufficient root water uptake caused by excessive evaporation. Water that has been left to sit for a day is better, as water that is too cold easily damages the roots.
5. Fertilizing: Because pothos absorbs nutrients less abundantly indoors 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 very susceptible to problems from pests and pathogens. Typical pests affecting pothos include mealybugs, red spiders, and scale insects. Mealybugs are usually the most common. Alcohol can be used to kill the insects, a cotton swab can be used to remove them, or they can be taken 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 tips extend about 20 cm beyond the moss 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 cutting back, then cut off the stem tips of the remaining plants.