Pothos’s looks are simple and non-special, but if you propagate It from cutting with proper care and techniques, it will be a gorgeous stem in your entire house.
But there are challenges in growing Pothos, but don’t worry.
If you need help propagating Pothos from cutting, this article provides two beginner-friendly ways.
So, let’s begin!
2 Ways to Propagate Pothos
There are 15 to 19 species of Pothos.
However, this article will focus more on regular Pothos, marble queen, jade, and golden Pothos because they are the most beautiful.
There is a simple first step before exploring any method.
You need to cut a long, vine and ensure it’s healthy enough.
Once it’s picked up, your next job is to grab scissors and make the individual node cuttings.
Also, you can’t rely on just two or three cuttings; you’ll need a lot more cuttings if you want to propagate successfully.
Be extremely careful with the root structure because they have only one or two roots.
If these roots are compromised, the plant will be compromised, too.
Method #1:
The very first thing is going to be its root nodes.
If you grab a Pothos without proper nodes, you are probably not going to get decent roots out of it.
With these nodes, the roots of plants emerge, which is the most essential part of any plant, including Pothos.
So, you have your cuttings perfect.
Now, you need to grab scissors and cut them from one side so they can start sucking water while you put them in a jar of water.
You better opt for a clear container or jar where you can see the roots showing up and growing or if there’s any problem going on.
This will allow you to see things clearly and decide.
One thing to note is that you need to cut them nicely and in a series of four for either side of the nodes so you can get four different vines from each plant in the pot where they are planted.
Once you propagate the cuttings in a pot, wait for at least an inch of root development before putting these newly propagated Pothos in the potting mix.
To get a fluffy potting mix with decent drainage, mix around three parts of the potting mix in one part of the perlite.
Then, plant all your cuttings in this mixture, give it good water, check for any leakage, and make sure the drainage is working fine and correctly for a healthy plant life.
Do not place your cuttings and plants in a dark location; it will not let them propagate at all.
Please put them in a brighter location or in the position where you are growing the rest of your plants.
Pothos need a much warmer or comparatively warmer room temperature and environment compared to other plants of this league, almost around 70 to 75°F room temperature.
If you meet these two basic requirements or conditions, you will see your Pothos start growing in a couple of days and, most likely, in a couple of weeks.
Method#2:
This method is more efficient, effective, and quick than the other one.
You don’t want to wait and see it for the whole generation; instead, you want to get the results and plant as soon as possible.
Take large cuttings from Pothos. Now, water these large cuttings without using chlorine or tap water.
Once these things are settled and your plants are submerged, you will start getting your roots.
It may take 10 to 20 days, and meanwhile, you need to monitor your plant’s health.
And then, around a month or so (depending on the environment, sunlight, and water quality), you will probably start getting good roots coming out of it.
The root can be white or brown due to bacteria growing with it. By the way, your cuttings are now appropriately propagated.
Grab a good, high-quality pot and fill it with potting mix to ensure progress.
Don’t be hung up on a particular combination at first.
Because you are just starting, experimenting, and a beginner, it’s okay if you mix things up improperly. The 3 to 1 potting and perlite ratio is perfect.
But yes, one thing you need to make sure of is to keep the soil and mixture wet at first so that roots don’t shock and dry up because drying roots will die soon.
Thanks for reading to the end!
