Do you want to know how to propagate pothos? Learning how to regrow this popular houseplant will give you an endless supply of greenery!
Why is Epipremnum aureum called Devil’s Ivy?
This nickname for Pothos comes from its highly tolerant nature and ability to survive in low-lit areas.
How To Propagate Pothos Houseplant?
Propagating pothos is a simple and rewarding process that can help you create more plants to decorate your home or give as gifts to friends and family.
There are several ways to propagate pothos, including water propagation, soil propagation, and air layering.
In this post, I will cover all of these methods and give you step-by-step instructions on how to propagate your pothos successfully.
Water Propagation
Water propagation is the most common method used to propagate pothos, and it is also the easiest. Here’s how to do it:
Cut a healthy stem from the mother plant that is at least 4-6 inches long. Make sure to use a clean, sharp pair of scissors or pruning shears to avoid damaging the stem.
Remove any leaves from the bottom two inches of the stem. This will be part of the stem that you place in water.
Fill a clean jar or vase with room-temperature water. You can use tap water, but if your tap water is hard, you may want to use filtered or distilled water to avoid mineral buildup.
Place the stem in the water, making sure that the bottom two inches of the stem are submerged. You can use a small piece of tape to hold the stem in place if necessary.
Place the jar or vase in a bright, indirect light location. Avoid direct sunlight, as it can be too harsh for the pothos.
Change the water every few days to keep it fresh and clear. You may also need to trim the bottom of the stem every few weeks to encourage root growth.
After a few weeks, you should see roots starting to grow from the bottom of the stem. Once the roots are at least an inch long, you can transplant the new pothos into the soil.
Soil Propagation
Soil propagation is another easy way to propagate pothos. Here’s how to do it:
Cut a healthy stem from the mother plant that is at least 4-6 inches long. Make sure to use a clean, sharp pair of scissors or pruning shears to avoid damaging the stem.
Remove any leaves from the bottom two inches of the stem. This will be the part of the stem that you plant in soil.
Fill a small pot with well-draining potting soil. You can use a mixture of perlite, peat moss, and vermiculite to create a soil mixture that drains well.
Make a small hole in the soil with your finger or a pencil.
Place the bottom two inches of the stem in the hole, making sure that it is covered with soil.
Water the soil thoroughly, but make sure not to overwater. Pothos like to be slightly dry between watering.
Place the pot in a bright, indirect light location. Avoid direct sunlight, as it can be too harsh for the pothos.
After a few weeks, you should see new growth from the stem. Once the new growth is at least an inch long, you can transplant the new pothos into a larger pot.
Air Layering
The last method for propagating pothos is to use air layering. This process is simple and doesn’t require you to cut off a node.
Identify a node that you’ll want to start propagating.
Purchase sphagnum moss, perlite, or any other preferred medium. Wet the medium.
Wrap the node with the moist medium and then wrap a protective cover, such as plastic. This will help the medium maintain moisture.
Partially unwrap the plastic to check the medium for moisture. If dry, spray with water and re-wrap.
In about 2 weeks, the Pothos node should start to grow roots!
Those were three simple ways to propagate pothos! Next, learn how to prevent your pothos plant from getting this terrible disease!