Pothos, plant care and growing guide
Scindapsus aureus, popularly called “Pothos”, is a hanging, vigorous plant, similar to the Philodendron. The species is classified in the genus Epipremnum. It grows in the tropical climate, being native to the Solomon Islands. In the apartment, it lives over 10 years and the stems grow up to 3 m long. The leaves are 10-20 cm long, are thick, have an intense green color, with yellow areas. They have a cordiform or lobed shape. The flowers appear only in specimens that grow in the natural environment and they are made up of a spadix.
Species and varieties
The Scindapsus aureus species is the most common as an indoor decorative plant and it has several varieties:
- “Marble Queen” – it has leaves colored in silver and green. Some of them are almost completely silver.
- “Exotica” – it has green leaves with silver spots.
Scindapsus pictus “Argyraeus” – the leaves are dark green with light green spots.
Environmental conditions
Light. It forms a brightly colored leaf if it is placed in a bright place, preferably at a distance of 1-2 m from the window.
Temperature. The optimum temperature for Pothos is between 14-24° C.
Humidity. Being a plant native to tropical areas, for optimal foliage development, it is recommended to create a humidity of over 60%.
Substrate. Pothos grows in a substrate made up of peat, light, with good drainage.
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Care
Watering. Watering should be done so that the substrate is kept moist, never wet.
Fertilization. During the vegetative growth period, fertilization with a liquid fertilizer for palm trees and green plants is recommended.
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Pruning. Stems that are too long can be cut at any time of the year.
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Transplanting. After purchase, transplanting is recommended (1-6 months later). Regular transplanting is also recommended, every 2 years, in spring, in March-April.
Propagation
Pothos can be easily propagated through cuttings from stem tips. The cuttings should be removed in spring. They should be rooted in a vessel with water or in a special substrate for propagation.
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Diseases and pests
Excessive moisture in the soil can promote the occurrence of diseases, which cause the appearance of brown spots on the leaves.
In addition:
- it is recommended to lead the plant’s growth with the use of a prop covered in moss.
- Scindapsus can be easily confused with Philodendron. The differences are that the Philodendron has less shiny leaves with a more pronounced cordiform shape.
- Pothos is a plant that purifies the air.