Learn how to propagate pothos plants successfully so you might expand your houseplant collection for free.
Jacob Fox
Vining pothos plantsthrive in low-lighthomes and are super easy to multiplythrough stem cuttings.
Use this step-by-step guide to prune and propagate pothos plants in soil and water.
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Pothos Propagation Tips
All types of pothos can be propagated in either soil or water.
Some cuttings may not root, so take more cuttings than you need.
Leave at least two leaves at the top of each cutting.
All pothos leaves should be above the soil line.
Pothos typically take about four to six weeks to root in soil.
For easy root inspection, propagate pothos in a clear plastic or glass container.
Take pothos cuttings from healthy pothos vines with clean,sharp garden prunersor scissors.
Cut at a 45-degree angle directly below a leaf node.
Each cutting should have at least two leaves and several nodes.
Because some cuttings might not root successfully, its usually a good idea to take a few extra cuttings.
you’re free to place several pothos cuttings in a single container of water.
Refresh the water once or twice a week and confirm the propagation container never dries out.
Pothos cuttings usually take aboutthree to six weeksto root in water.
Pothos plants can grow in water for months, but they will be healthier and grow better in soil.
Plant several cuttings together in a single container for a fuller look.
