3 Foolproof Ways to Propagate Pothos Plants

Pothos is a vigorous viner that throws out heart-shaped, green, yellow, or variegated leaves in rapid succession. Beautiful vining plants are key to the aesthetics and pothos vines are among the best houseplants to execute look. Common pothos varieties include Jade, Neon and Marble Queen. The below pothos propagation methods are sure to work on virtually any pothos species or variety.

Potho Propagation in Soil

Cut some cuttings from pothos tree. Dip the cut end of the vine cutting in rooting hormone. Fill a well-draining pot with nutrient-rich soil. Plant the cutting, ensuring every leaf node is covered. Place the container in a bright spot with indirect light. Keep the soil moist for a few days to enable root growth. The new plant grows fast once roots have developed on the pothos cutting. The new root takes a while to form Root growth isn’t visible.

Potho Propagation in Water

You’ll need a stem cutting for water propagation. Place the pothos plant cutting in a glass of water, ensuring the leaves stay above water. Submerge every root node but not the leaves. Brighter and direct sunlight will help your new cutting take root faster. Replace the water once a week. When the pothos roots show 2-3 inches of new growth, plant your rooted cuttings in a small pot with drainage holes.

Potho Propagation from Division

Divide the roots of the mother plant into segments. Then, find a natural point of separation in the crown and gently begin to tease the plant apart, loosening the roots and stems as you go. They can become quite tangled up. Plant one part back into the original container and fill in around it with soil. Water to settle, and add more substrate if necessary. After few months new saplings with flowers will sprout very soon.

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