How to propagate pothos

Have you recently discovered the joy of houseplants and added a beautiful pothos to your collection? Perhaps you’ve noticed how quickly they grow and spread, leaving you wondering how you can multiply your plant into more lush greenery for your home or to share with friends. If you’re eager to learn how to propagate pothos and bring more of this hardy, trailing plant into your space, you’re in the right place!

To propagate pothos, you can use stem cuttings. Take a cutting with at least 2-3 leaves and a few nodes, and then place it in water or soil. If using water, ensure that the nodes are submerged and place the cutting in a bright location. After a few weeks, roots will develop, at which point you can transfer the cutting to soil if it was initially rooted in water. If planted directly in soil, keep the soil moist but not soggy until new growth appears.

To delve deeper into pothos propagation, the most common method involves taking stem cuttings, which is straightforward and effective. First, select a healthy stem from your existing pothos plant. Using clean, sharp scissors or pruning shears, cut a section that is about 4 to 6 inches long. Make sure your cutting has at least two to three leaves and at least one node – the small bump on the stem where leaves grow, which is crucial for root development.

Once you have your cutting, you can propagate it in two primary ways: in water or in soil. If you choose to propagate in water, place the cutting in a glass or jar filled with clean water, ensuring that the nodes are fully submerged while keeping the leaves above the water line to prevent rot. Choose a bright, indirect light spot for the water container and change the water every few days to maintain freshness. You should start seeing roots develop within a few weeks. Once the roots are about 2-3 inches long, you can transplant your cutting into a pot with potting soil.

Alternatively, if you prefer to propagate directly in soil, fill a small pot with well-draining potting mix. Create a hole in the soil with your finger or a pencil and gently place the cutting in, covering the node with soil while ensuring it’s stable. Water the soil lightly, keeping it moist but not overly saturated. Place the pot in a location with bright, indirect sunlight. Whether using water or soil, patience is key–within a few weeks, you should notice new growth, which indicates that your pothos cutting has successfully rooted and is ready to thrive in its new pot!