# Pothos

Pothos come in a number of varieties and is both easy to care for and propagate. It grows in most conditions and stays green even in low light. It is a long vining plant, so place on high shelves and allow the vines to droop. This common office plant will do just as well in any home.

# Environment

• Very tolerant and fit for many environments
• Indirect medium to low light, avoid direct sunlight
• Likes high humidity, but is tolerant of dryer conditions
• Should be kept above 50 F

Most pothos varieties have leaf patterning, if one of these loses its leaf patterns and revert to a flat green, it's probably not getting enough light. Some varieties are flat green to begin with, so if the plant is growing well there's no need to worry too much.

# Water and Soil

• Well draining soil
• Fertilize lightly or not at all
• Let soil dry out between watering to prevent root rot

Dry brown edges, or drooping leaves usually means the plant needs watering.

Pothos can be propagated and grown in water. Make sure to change the water out weekly to prevent bacteria on the roots.

# Potting and Pruning

• Repot when rootbound in container
• Prune vines to encourage new vines to form and maintain a bushy plant

Pothos can stand being a little root bound. If the plant starts looking sparse, cutting some of the vines, rooting them, and then repotting them into the same planter will yield a bushier looking plant.

# Propagation

• Stem cut and root in soil or water

Pothos is one of the easiest plants to propagate. Air roots will usually appear along the nodes of leaf growth. Cutting a segment of vine (2 - 3 leaf lengths) and placing the segment in water or soil should be all we need.