How to Propagate Pothos?

One of the most popular indoor plants is the pothos , both for its rapid growth that forms hanging stems of leaves that combine different shades of green with yellow, and for the minimal care it requires to survive.

This plant, ideal for beginners, is also perfect for learning how to propagate other species from cuttings, a very simple way to create more plants from a mother plant. Discover how to grow a root from a pothos stem and take the next step as a plant lover:

How to propagate a plant from cuttings?

The most effective way to reproduce pothos and other plants is through cuttings, that is, by cutting a part of the stem that has the ability to multiply and create a new plant.

Pothos is one of the easiest plants to keep and propagate at home, and like most houseplants, the best time to do so is during spring. To take a cutting, you’ll only need a glass container or jar, universal potting mix, and a pot , and then follow these steps:

Choose the right plant

Your plant should be at least a couple of years old to be mature and have a better chance of reproduction.

Before attempting to propagate it, make sure it’s a healthy plant and large enough to allow for minimal stem removal. If your plant has fewer than five stems, you’ll need to wait until it grows larger , as cutting one could hinder its growth.

Cut a cutting

Choose a section about 20 centimeters long from one of the younger stems, one that has some leaves and, most importantly, nodes . Cut the stem diagonally with sharp scissors, making sure to cut a few centimeters past a node.

Let it heal

If it’s a plant like aloe vera or a money tree, locate a secondary stem near the main one and, after carefully cutting it, let the wound heal for a full day before submerging it in water. Otherwise, the cutting will rot and the stem won’t be able to propagate.

Submerge it to allow it to take root.

Fill the container three-quarters full with water and submerge the cuttings , leaving the rest of the plant above the water. After a few days, roots will begin to sprout and slowly lengthen. Change the water once a week and keep the container out of direct sunlight .

Potted plant

In about a month, they should reach a suitable size to survive, and it will be time to plant them. Fill your pot with universal potting mix and firmly press the soil down . In the center, make a hole for your plant and insert it, making sure to firm the soil down once more to compact it.

Water thoroughly immediately afterward and maintain the same care as the parent plant, with indirect light and the same watering conditions. Your pothos will begin to grow, and you’ll have a new plant at home .

This same technique using cuttings can be used to reproduce other indoor plants such as the different varieties of monstera, money tree, aloe vera or spider plant; however, to multiply plants other than pothos, in addition to substrate, you may require worm humus to ensure their development.