Is it better to grow pothos in water or in soil? A comparison of the pros and cons of the two methods

Because pothos can be grown both in water and in soil, some gardening enthusiasts don't know whether it's better to grow pothos in water or in soil. Both methods can keep pothos alive, but which one to choose depends on the specific needs of the grower. Let's take a look.

Because pothos is fairly tough, the more common growing methods today include pure water culture; water culture with vermiculite, that is, using vermiculite to hold the pothos in place and then adding water; and soil culture. The author has tried all three methods, and each has its pros and cons.

If a grower wants their pothos to grow vigorously and keep putting out new vines, then soil culture is undoubtedly the most suitable, because only soil culture can give pothos more ample nutrients.

If a grower simply wants a potted green plant, doesn't want it to grow that fast, prefers it to stay as it is, and also wants it to look a bit stylish, then water culture is fine.

What was mentioned above is water culture and soil culture. There is also a kind of water culture using vermiculite to hold the plant in place, which is actually somewhat in between the two: it can ensure nutrients and also save effort, water culture.

Finally, whether grown in water or in soil, pothos can be kept alive very well. The advantage of soil culture is fast growth in the later stages, with nutrients keeping up, while water culture is relatively weaker, but it can still meet the basic growth needs of pothos.