How To Transplant Pothos Clippings
Transform your pothos clippings into a lush, thriving indoor garden! Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a novice with a newfound interest in indoor plants, this guide will equip you with the knowledge to turn each clipping into a vibrant and thriving indoor houseplant!
Before I start to sound like an expert about plants, let me clear one thing up.
I am not an expert in taking care of plants – in fact, I hate watering things, so they typically die.
However, this is where pothos plants enter the picture. I am an expert with them!
A few years ago, I wrote a blog post all about propagating pothos plants and how to care for them once they started growing. That post has helped so many people care for one of the most simple and basic houseplants you can have!
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To this day, the pothos clippings I’m working with are still from that original plant – a super sad, almost dead, clearance pothos plant I bought during covid! 😂 I have turned that pathetic plant into a thriving plant that been divided more times that I can count and been gifted to friends and family over and over again!
Video Tutorial
Supplies
- potting soil
- small rocks
- planter
- pothos plant
FAQs
Q: I have one of these plants I need to put in another pot. Do these need to drain?
A: Yes and no…I have many in pots that don’t drain. So what I’ve done to prevent the roots from sitting in water is:
- Put smaller rocks in the bottom of the flower pot or planter before filling it with dirt. For instance, I have several pots that I’ve filled with fish gravel (😂 because I had it laying around!) and some pots that I put in rocks I found outside
- In other pots, I put small twigs/branches that I cut/broke and layered on the bottom before filling with dirt
Q: How often should I water my pothos?
A: Determining a watering schedule for your pothos depends on the humidity of your home. For instance, in my home during the winter, it is extremely dry – so dry that we run a humidifier and have to fill it daily. During this dry time, I water my pothos plants about once every 3-4 days.
During the summer, my home stays more humid – we run a dehumidifier then, so my pothos don’t have to be watered as much during the warmer months. I typically water my pothos plants about once every 7-9 days during the summer.
The best rule of thumb is to stick your finger into the soil and feel it. It the soil is very dry, water it, if not, you can wait a day or so to water!
