Propagating Pothos (Epipremnum aureum) is a simple and rewarding way to expand your plant collection or share it with others. You can propagate Pothos in soil or water, and each method has its benefits. Here’s a detailed guide on both approaches and tips for success:
Propagating in Water
1. Materials Needed:
• Clean glass jar or vase.
• Sterile scissors or pruning shears.
• Optional: Rooting hormone (not mandatory but can boost rooting).
2. Steps:
• Identify a healthy Pothos vine and select a cutting with 2-4 nodes (the bumpy parts where leaves and roots grow).
• Use sterilized scissors to cut just below a node. Ensure the cutting is 4-6 inches long.
• Remove the leaves near the bottom of the cutting to avoid submerging them in water.
• Place the cutting in a jar of clean water, ensuring the nodes are submerged.
• Position the jar in a spot with bright, indirect sunlight.
• Change the water every 3-5 days to prevent stagnation and encourage healthy growth.
• Roots should begin to form within 2-4 weeks. Once roots are about 2-3 inches long, you can transfer the cutting to soil or let it continue growing in water.
3. Pros:
• You can watch the roots grow, which is gratifying and allows for easy monitoring.
• Minimal setup and maintenance.
4. Cons:
• Roots grown in water may not adapt as quickly to soil if transplanted.
• Water propagation can sometimes lead to weaker root systems compared to soil.Propagating in Soil
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