Besides soil, one popular growing medium for pothos is water.

Can You Grow Pothos in Water?

It is also possible to use pothos as semi-aquatic plants for fish tanks or other indoor water features.

Rooted pothos cuttings in water in a glass cup next to a clay pot and other potted plants on a white kitchen table.

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Choose any throw in of container as long as it is watertight.

Exchange the water every few days to keep it fresh.

The most important part of growing any plant in water, however, is providing it with appropriate nutrients.

Three clear glass vases with pothos cuttings growing in water against a white background.

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This means that using a good-quality, water-solublefertilizeron a regular basis is essential to your plant’s health.

Water-soluble fertilizers are designed to dissolve in water quickly and are known for being fast-acting.

They also tend to be less concentrated than other types of fertilizer, which avoids over-fertilizing your aquatic plants.

Look for fertilizers that are water-soluble fertilizers or designed for hydroponics.

It depends on the stage of the plant and the care it is getting.

Generally stem cuttings tend to root faster in water but rooted plants grow better in soil.

However, there are exceptions.

It takes about 10 to 14 days for the first roots to form.

Yellow leaves are usually a sign of nutrient imbalance.

This most likely occurred because the pothos has been left in the same water for too long.

Dump the water and add fresh water and fertilizer whenever the water looks murky.