Propagating Pothos For Beginners

Pothos, sometimes also called Devil’s Ivy, is one of the best houseplants to start with when beginning with houseplants. It loves many different kinds of light, its hardy, and it grows fast. This easy to care for plant is also something that will propagate quickly!

Start by taking a cut, 5-to-8-inch (12- 20 cm.) healthy stems of your pothos plant. You’ll want to make sure each cutting has at least four leaves. The root will grow from the nodes of your plant.

After you’ve collected your cutting, you’ll want to put it in a vase or container of water. Place the cutting in the water, so the node is submerged. A bright window is perfect for your cutting to grow. Replace water in the vase every few days; this will keep bacteria from growing. After about a month, you are ready to plant!

Pick a well-draining planter and fill it a little over halfway with potting soil. Then place cutting in the soil and cover, so the roots are covered. Then I like to put the rest of the cutting on top, so the other nodes are touching the soil. Next, cover with a little bit of soil so your newly potted plant looks full. Finally, water your freshly planted pothos until water runs out of the bottom.

Because your plant is used to growing in water, it will take some time to get used to the soil. Therefore, when transplanting your newly rooted plants, keep the soil watered so your plant stays hydrated. After a couple of weeks, you can water it 2 to 3 times a week, depending on the environment in your home.

And there you have it, an easy way to propagate your pothos plant!

Thanks for reading!

Kayla