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Pothos plants don't actually have to be planted in soil; they do very well just placed in a container with water. If you do decide to plant them in soil, any potting mix is fine. Be aware that a plant that's gotten used to being in just water may not do too well if transferred to soil.
- Does pothos grow faster in water or soil?
- Is it better to propagate pothos in water or soil?
- Can pothos grow in just water?
- Do pothos like wet soil?
Does pothos grow faster in water or soil?
It is interesting to note that while Pothos can be grown in jars of water, their roots react negatively when they are potted in soil and overwatered. Water grown Pothos will grow, but not quite as quickly as Pothos that are grown in soil. For the fastest growth, choose a standard, well-draining potting soil.
Is it better to propagate pothos in water or soil?
About a month after the roots begin to show, you can plant the cuttings in soil and treat them as you would any other houseplant. Be careful though, the longer pothos cuttings remain in water, the harder time they have adapting to soil. It is best to transplant rooted pothos cuttings as soon as they start roots.
Can pothos grow in just water?
You bet it can. In fact, growing a pothos in water works just as well as growing one in potting soil. As long as the plant gets water and nutrients, it will do fine.
Do pothos like wet soil?
Water: Keep soil moist, but be careful not to overwater. ... Pothos do best when their soil is allowed to dry out between waterings. To achieve this watering technique allow only the top two inches to dry being sure that the roots are still moist.
