What are the cultivation methods for pothos (Epipremnum aureum)?

Pothos is a common potted plant. Whether in a shopping mall or a restaurant, wherever you go, you will see pothos. Pothos is a very good plant that can be grown in water.

To put it plainly, to care for any kind of plant, you must first understand the plant's habits, growth process and a series of other basic knowledge in order to improve the plant.

Watering

Many friends say that pothos leaves turn yellow and there is no reason to water in time. In fact, this is only one of the reasons. If you water too much, pothos leaves will turn yellow and rot, etc. Water will accumulate, causing the pothos to rot at the roots, especially new pothos. It is necessary to wait until the soil is dry before watering. This is better. You can place a tray under the flower pot and pour water into the tray. With this method, you can also water pothos well.

Home care of green plants is not like greenhouse agriculture. Greenhouse temperatures are relatively constant, and there is a suitable growing environment. At home, you need to constantly move the position.

Do not expose it to sunlight. Pothos is very afraid of strong light, especially in summer. Strong direct light will cause leaf scorch and affect its appearance.

You cannot use clay to plant green pothos. Clay is not breathable, which is not conducive to the growth of green pothos, so the soil must be loose and breathable, and have strong water permeability.

Water less, water when dry. In any case, watering less is right. Letting it dry and then watering again will not kill it. If the watering frequency is high, it will cause root rot.

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There are many propagation methods for pothos, and the following three are often used.

(1) Cutting method: In spring and autumn, cut branches about 15 cm long for cuttings, remove 1-2 leaves at the base, and insert them into pots containing culture soil, inserting 3-5 per pot. After inserting and placing in half shade, keep the pot soil and air moist. Roots can form at about 25 degrees C and sprout in about 3 weeks to grow into new plants. It can also be pressed onto moist sandy soil, and aerial roots will grow after rooting. After new leaves grow, they can be cut one by one and planted.

(2) Leaf insertion method: When the temperature is kept above 20 degrees C, choose strong leaves from the upper part of green shoots, cut them off from the bottom of the petiole with a sharp and clean thin blade, then place them in water and leave them in a cool place for several hours. After the cut is slightly dry, insert the bottom of the petiole into clean water to a depth of 1.5 cm. If the depth inserted into the water is too shallow, the water will not be replenished after evaporation, and the leaves will wither; if inserted too deep, the petiole will become prone to rot. After inserting and placing in shade, generally change the water every 3-5 days, and roots will be taken after about 1 month. This method does not damage the plant form of the mother plant, and the operation is relatively simple. It is a very good propagation method.

(3) Water insertion method: Cut off strong stems with more than 3 nodes per section, cut off the lower leaves, insert the base into clean water, change the water 1-2 times a week, and sprout after about 2 weeks. 2 weeks. It can be transplanted to a bowl after 1-2 weeks. This method is simple and suitable for small-scale home propagation.

Water and soil each have their own advantages and disadvantages. Water rooting is faster and more hygienic, and does not require frequent watering and water changes. However, the growth rate of water culture is not as fast as it is now, and it looks rather delicate. Soil is more robust and grows faster, but it requires the owner to invest more time and energy. Flower lovers can choose the method they like to grow it!

One, water-saving method

It can be watered all year round. Choose a branch of about 10M, preferably with aerial roots, and then insert it into a bottle to quickly grow new roots. Always change the water. If you use tap water, remember to let it dry in advance. When its roots have grown, you can slow down the frequency of changing the water.

Two, benefits of water culture

Compared with the method using soil, it can grow faster and more quickly.

2. Because it does not need soil, water is cleaner than soil, so the environment at home with water culture will be more hygienic.

3. If you use the soil maintenance method, you need to water, but water maintenance does not require this step. After water culture is on the right track, you do not need to change it regularly. For those who do not have enough time, it is said to be especially convenient.

Three, disadvantages of water culture

1. Although the later stage of water culture cultivation is faster than soil cultivation, the early stage is very slow because nutrients are relatively lacking and the growth rate is slower. Even if a large amount of nutrients is added in the early stage, the growth rate is not as fast as soil.

2. Because of the growth conditions of water culture, it looks greener, the color is lighter, and it looks more delicate.

Four, soil maintenance method

First, you should choose soil with very good drainage and very loose soil, then choose woody branches, and you can also add some chemicals to promote rooting, which can make it grow faster. In the early stage, it should be placed in a cool place. It should not be exposed to strong sunlight. It takes about 20 days to grow. After 10 days, roots can be maintained appropriately.

Five, advantages of local culture

1. Plants cultivated in soil grow more robustly, can absorb nutrients from the soil, and the leaf color will be greener.

If you grow it in soil, it will grow slowly before the initial roots grow. But after the roots are good, the speed will be much faster.

6. Disadvantages of soil cultivation

Soil maintenance requires the owner to be more careful, take more maintenance measures for it, and need to grasp the condition of the flower soil in time. Water easily causes rot, and too little water makes it unlikely to survive.