How to propagate pothos? Layering is the method with the highest success rate

The survival rate of pothos propagation is relatively high, but that does not mean the survival rate reaches 100%. However, it is said that among the three propagation methods for pothos, the layering method can achieve a 100% survival rate. Therefore, this article focuses on introducing the pothos layering propagation method for everyone's reference.

There are mainly three propagation methods for pothos: stem cutting propagation, water cutting propagation, and layering propagation.

1. Stem cutting propagation

The simplest propagation method: select thick, strong stems and leaves, cut a "cross" at the bottom with a knife, then insert into plain gauze, and spray water every day.

2. Water cutting propagation

A relatively commonly used propagation method: select thick, strong stems and leaves, cut them slightly longer, cut a "cross" at the bottom with a knife, insert into water, change the water once every 3 days, and they can take root in about 10 to 15 days.

3. Layering propagation

So-called layering propagation means pressing the creeping stems of the pothos in the pot onto soil or sand; after the aerial roots enter the soil, they can take root, and once new leaves grow, cut them off and plant separately. It is said that for pothos, layering propagation can reach a 100% success rate.

The reason layering propagation has a high success rate is that in the early stage of layering, the branch can rely on the mother plant for nutrients, and the branches directly take root and grow new leaves. By contrast, stem cutting propagation must go through processes such as wound healing, wilting, recovery after transplanting, new root growth, and then further growth.

For pothos successfully propagated and then divided, pot cultivation should use loose, breathable, well-drained soil, which can be mainly leaf mold, mixed with 20%-30% garden soil, or prepared by mixing peat soil and perlite. Pothos is vigorous and can be potted indoors in all four seasons; placed in a bright indoor spot, it can be kept for a long time. If kept in a dark place for a long time, its leaves will become smaller and the internodes will become longer, affecting its ornamental value. It can also be moved outdoors to a semi-shaded place after spring warms up, and moved back indoors for management in late autumn. Indoors, it should be placed in a bright place with very little direct sunlight. In a dark room, the leaves grow small and the internodes grow long; usually after 2 to 4 weeks it should be moved to a place with stronger light to recover its arrangement.

Because the layering method does not detach from the mother plant during pothos propagation, it does not have to go through the wound-healing process like the stem cutting method. This ensures a high survival rate for pothos propagation.