A Detailed Guide to Growing and Propagating Pothos and Spider Plant

Pothos and spider plant are large green climbing plants that often grow on rocks and tree trunks. Let us now take a look at how to grow pothos and spider plant.

The leaves of pothos and spider plant stay green all year round, but that does not mean the leaves will never turn yellow. When the leaves of pothos and spider plant turn yellow and wither, we should remove them, which keeps pothos and spider plant looking attractive and prevents the loss of nutrients from pothos and spider plant!

Pothos and spider plant do not have a strong tendency to grow toward light, and they dislike direct sunlight. It is best to place them in a ventilated spot with good light. Since they are grown indoors, you must pay close attention: pothos and spider plant must not be placed next to heating equipment, otherwise pothos and spider plant may die!

Pothos and spider plant are best grown indoors, which allows pothos and spider plant to grow well and also purifies the air in our homes. Why not do it!

The growing method for pothos and spider plant is actually not difficult. Cuttings are generally used for propagation. In early spring and summer, take 15 to 30 cm cuttings, remove the leaves, insert them into a pot with rooting medium, place the pot in a cool, ventilated spot, and keep the potting soil moist. In about one month, pothos and spider plant will take root and sprout. Pothos and spider plant like a warm, humid environment, so the best growing method for pothos and spider plant is a loose, fertile soil with good drainage.

Avoid direct sunlight to prevent scorching the leaves. They like diffused light and are fairly shade-tolerant, but too much shade will cause the beautiful markings on the leaf surface to disappear; they like a hot, humid environment, and the overwintering temperature should not be lower than 15°C. The potting soil should be kept moist, and the leaves should be misted frequently to raise air humidity and encourage aerial root growth; for potting, leaf mold soil should be used, preferably slightly acidic.

They like a warm, humid climate and indirect light or artificial light, with 8-10 hours of light per day being ideal. If light is insufficient, the differently colored markings on the leaf surface will fade. The suitable growing temperature is 21-27°C during the day and 14-18°C at night. A certain level of humidity is required.

When grown indoors, they can be placed beside a window, but direct sunlight must be avoided. Too strong sunlight will scorch the leaves of pothos, and too much shade will cause the beautiful markings on the leaf surface to disappear. Generally, receiving four hours of diffused light gives pothos the best growth and development.

Pothos likes relatively high air humidity and a moist environment. In midsummer, the peak growth period for pothos, you can mist the aerial roots and leaf surfaces several times a day. This can wash dust off the leaves, help pothos breathe, keep the foliage green and fresh, and also lower leaf surface temperature and increase the air humidity of the micro-environment, so the leaves grow better. Keep the potting soil at a moist level; when you see the potting soil turn pale, water thoroughly. In winter, when room temperature is lower, pothos enters a dormant state, so water less and simply keep the potting soil from drying out.

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