What are the cultivation methods and feng shui effects of golden pothos?

Golden pothos is also known as devil's ivy (green pothos) and belongs to the Araceae family as a large evergreen climbing plant. It can absorb harmful substances in the air such as benzene, trichloroethylene and formaldehyde. Golden pothos is a plant with ornamental value, often used for potted or hydroponic cultivation. Below, let's follow the editor to take a look at the information on the cultivation methods of golden pothos and the feng shui effects it brings when placed at home.

Cultivation methods of golden pothos
Propagation
Golden pothos is often propagated by asexual cutting, and cutting is divided into stem cutting, stem burying and water cutting methods. Generally, to propagate golden pothos by cutting, in late spring and early summer take robust golden pothos for cutting: first cut off older branches 15-30 cm long, remove the leaves on 1 to 2 nodes at the base, being careful not to damage its aerial roots when removing the leaves, then insert into prepared plain sand or coal cinder, with a depth of 1/3 of the cutting, water thoroughly and place in a shaded spot, spraying water on the leaf surface daily or covering with plastic film to retain moisture. When propagating golden pothos, as long as the environment is kept no lower than 20°C, its survival rate is above 90%.
Golden pothos can also be propagated by water cutting. When doing water cutting, cut off branches 20-30 cm long and insert them directly into a bottle filled with clean water; generally changing the water once every 8-9 days is enough, and after about ten days they will take root and survive. Hydroponically grown golden pothos grows particularly fast, and cultivation and management are relatively simple. In summer, spray the plant with water more often and add nutrient solution once every 10 days to keep the leaves green.
Management
1. Light: Golden pothos is a shade-loving plant that likes a hot and humid environment, avoids direct sunlight and prefers shade. So when cultivating it, avoid direct sunlight, because too strong sunlight will scorch the leaves of the pothos, while too much shade will make the beautiful patterns on the leaf surface disappear. Usually, receiving four hours of diffused light is best for the growth and development of pothos.
2. Temperature: In northern regions, golden pothos can safely overwinter as long as the temperature is above 10°C. If the temperature is above 20°C, it can grow normally. Generally, reaching this temperature at home is not a big problem. What needs attention is avoiding too large a temperature difference, and also making sure the leaves are not close to heating equipment.
3. Watering: In autumn and winter, the amount of water given to golden pothos should be controlled according to the indoor temperature. Before heating, the temperature is lower and the soil of the plant evaporates more slowly, so watering should be reduced, with the amount controlled at between 1/4 and 1/2 of the original. Even after heating, watering should not be too frequent; when watering, pour less into the pot and let water seep through the coir. For winter watering, water that has been left to sit for a day is better, as water that is too cold can easily damage the roots. When growing in water, the amount of water must not be too much; just enough to submerge the roots is fine, as too much water can easily rot the stems and leaves.
4. Fertilizing: In the autumn and winter seasons in the north, golden pothos will grow slowly or stop growing, and at this time fertilizing should be reduced. Generally, at the beginning of winter, liquid inorganic fertilizer is mainly applied by watering or spraying, once every 15 days. After golden pothos enters winter, fertilizing is mainly done by foliar spraying, applied mainly through the stomata on the leaf surface; the fertilizer is absorbed through the stomata on the leaf surface, and the fertilizer effect can act directly on the leaf surface.
The water-culture effects of golden pothos
1. Golden pothos can eliminate many harmful substances, making indoor air better. Golden pothos has an extremely strong air-purifying function and is known as a green purifier. Especially in newly renovated houses, which contain particularly heavy harmful substances, golden pothos can absorb harmful substances in the air such as benzene, trichloroethylene and formaldehyde. Placing it in a new house can give home life a good start.
2. Golden pothos has the effect of attracting wind and can be placed indoors for ventilation. Because golden pothos itself also breathes, absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen. Pothos is generally placed by the window; when it is too windy outside, it blocks some of it, and if there is no wind, it itself will also release new oxygen. The oxygen enters our living space, making us more energetic and making the indoor air fresher.
3. Placing golden pothos in the correct position can bring wealth and treasure to a family.
Summary: The above is the editor's introduction to the cultivation methods of golden pothos and the feng shui effects of golden pothos. After reading the editor's introduction, I believe everyone has gained a certain understanding of it. In fact, golden pothos is a shade-loving plant that likes a hot and humid environment, avoids direct sunlight and prefers shade, and is a relatively easy plant to cultivate.