What are the precautions for repotting a pothos?

1. Pay attention to timing

There is no great restriction on the timing of repotting a pothos; it can be repotted in all four seasons of the year. However, in order to cause less damage to the plant and to have it settle into the new pot faster after repotting, it is best to choose a period with a mild climate, with spring being the best and autumn also acceptable. Repotting is not recommended in summer and winter. In summer the temperature is too high and water evaporates very quickly, so if the roots happen to be damaged, a large amount of water will be lost. In winter the temperature is relatively low, making it hard for the plant to settle into the new pot.

2. Choosing the pot and soil

When repotting it, pay attention to choosing a suitable flower pot and soil. The flower pot should be a bit larger than the previous one, so that it can better accommodate the pothos's growth, make its growth better, and allow the roots to extend normally; a ceramic pot or a purple clay pot can be chosen. The soil should be prepared in advance; a mix of leaf mold, sandy soil, garden soil and the like can be used, as long as the soil used is loose, airy and rich in nutrients.

3. Removing the plant from the pot

Stop watering it a few days in advance to keep the soil dry, so that the soil separates from the walls of the flower pot. Move it to an open area, take the pothos plant out of the flower pot, remove the stale soil and old soil attached to the roots, keep the soil protecting the heart of the roots, and cut off the dead roots, old roots and overly dense roots.

4. Planting in the pot

Place small stones at the bottom of the flower pot, fill in the soil, then dig a small hole, plant the pothos into it, cover with soil and press gently, keep it in a cool, ventilated place, and water lightly to replenish moisture.