How to Care for Pothos Plants
Pothos plants, also known as devil's ivy, are commonly grown as houseplants. The pothos plant can grow up to 18 inches tall, and the vines can reach 10 feet long. The plant produces dark green foliage that adds to any home décor. A pothos tolerates low light conditions, which also makes it ideal as a houseplant. Caring for your pothos properly ensures that it remains healthy and attractive. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Distilled water
- Balanced water-soluble fertilizer
- Pruning shears
- Transplant container
Instructions
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Keep the pothos in a location where the temperature stays between 60 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Avoid placing the pothos in direct sunlight, as the sun will burn the foliage. The pothos will tolerate indirect sunlight or dim artificial lighting.
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Water the soil when the first 1 inch feels dry. Apply the water to the soil until it drains from the bottom of the pot. Remove excess water that accumulates on the tray under the pot.
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Mist the plant weekly with distilled water. This increases the humidity level and helps to keep the plant healthy.
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Apply a balanced and water-soluble fertilizer to the pothos every two months, per label instructions.
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Remove dead leaves from the plant, using pruning shears. Remove these leaves at the vine. Cut the tips of the vines if desired to control the length and height of the plant. Never remove more than one-third of the plant's foliage.
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Transplant the pothos when the roots block the drainage holes. Repot the plant in a container twice as large as the container it resides in to ensure it has enough room to grow. Plant the pothos at the same growing depth.
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Tips & Warnings
Never place the pothos plant in direct sunlight or complete darkness.
References
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