They are just as easy to propagate as they are to grow.
Avoid propagating these plants during the fall and winter as it is less likely to be successful.
It will also be harder for the parent plant to recover from having stem cuttings taken during these months.
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All you’ll need is your cuttings, a container, and some water.
(Thenodesare the small bumps along the stem where the leaves and aerial roots grow.)
you’ve got the option to cut the leaves off or gently pull them from the stem.
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Leave at least 1 to 2 leaves at the top of each cutting.
Roots should begin to grow from the nodes along the stem within a couple of weeks.
Use a well-drainingsoil mixtureand plant the cuttings in a small pot with drainage holes.
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Give the freshly potted plant a good watering and return it to a location with bright, indirect light.
This method is pretty reliable as well although slightly less common.
Using a pair of sharp and sterilized pruning shears or scissors, take stem cuttings from your parent plant.
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Each cutting should have at least 3 to 4 nodes.
Remove the bottom leaves from each cutting, leaving at least 1 to 2 leaves at the top.
you’re able to cut the leaves off or gently pull them from the stem.
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Make a small hole in the soil using your finger.
Pat the soil down firmly but gently to ensure the cuttings stay in place.
After a few weeks, you might begin letting the soil dry out slightly between waterings.
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How to Propagate Pothos in Sphagnum Moss
Lastly, pothos can be easily propagated in sphagnum moss.
Some growers are experienced with using sphagnum moss for other plants and prefer this medium.
If you haven’t had success with the other methods, then this may be worth a try.
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Fill a bowl with water and submerge the moss entirely.
Set it aside while you complete the rest of the steps.
Using a pair of sharp and sterilizedpruning shearsor scissors, take stem cuttings from your parent plant.
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Each cutting should have at least 3 to 4 nodes.
The moss should be moist but not soaking once you are finished.
This will likely take a few weeks but could take over a month.
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Use a well-draining soil mixture and plant the cuttings in a small pot with drainage holes.
Give the freshly potted plant a good watering and return it to a location with bright, indirect light.
Can You Just Leave Pothos Cuttings in Water?
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Yes, you’ve got the option to grow pothos cuttings in water indefinitely.
You’re growing them hydroponically if you choose to do this.
It is easier to propagate pothos plants with stem cuttings in water.
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Cuttings root faster in water than they do in soil.
you’re able to expect roots to form in about 10 days.
Pothos plants grow quickly, so regular pruning is necessary otherwise, they can take on a leggy appearance.
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