Hello everyone, welcome to Qinzhi Gardening, I am Qinzhi. Today I want to share with you how to raise pothos, which is a very popular indoor plant that can not only purify the air, but also beautify the environment, and has an auspicious meaning.
The maintenance of pothos is not complicated, as long as you master a few points, you can make it thrive, grow green leaves and slender rattans, and bring you infinite vitality and vitality. Next, I will give you a detailed introduction to the maintenance methods of pothos, I hope it will be helpful to you.
Pothos is a shade-loving plant that is not tolerant to strong light, so don't leave it in direct sunlight or it will cause the leaves to turn yellow or even wilt. The most suitable light conditions for pothos are scattered light, that is, bright but not dazzling light, such as window sills, balconies, study rooms and other places, which are ideal growth environments for pothos. If the light is too dark, the growth of the pothos will be affected, the leaves will become smaller, the canes will become thinner, and the color will also fade, so it is necessary to adjust the position of the pothos appropriately so that it receives the right amount of light.
Pothos is a moisture-loving plant, and it is necessary to keep the soil moist, but not too moist, otherwise it will cause root rot and affect the health of pothos. The frequency of watering pothos should be adjusted according to the season and temperature changes, in general, water more often in spring and summer, every day or two, to keep the soil moist, but not waterlogged;In autumn and winter, water sparingly, every three or four days, to keep the soil slightly dry, but not cracked. When watering, use warm or tap water, not cold or hot water, so as not to harm the roots of pothos. The amount of watering should be moderate, not too much or too little, so as not to cause waste or insufficient water. The watering method should be even, not just one side or one place, so that the water can penetrate into all corners of the soil, so that the roots of the pothos can absorb the water.
The fertilization of pothos should be moderate and not excessive, otherwise it will cause the leaves of pothos to turn yellow and even burn. The fertilization of pothos should be determined according to the season and growth conditions, generally speaking, spring and summer are the vigorous growth period of pothos, and fertilizer needs to be applied every two or three weeks, you can use diluted liquid fertilizer or compound fertilizer, or you can use some organic fertilizer, such as humus soil, yeast water, bean dregs, etc., but be careful not to directly contact the roots of pothos, so as not to cause irritation or rotten roots. Autumn and winter are the dormant period of pothos, no need to fertilize, or fertilizer every other month, with a small amount of low-nitrogen fertilizer, to maintain the basic growth of pothos, but do not promote the excessive growth of pothos, affecting the health and appearance of pothos. When fertilizing, it should be carried out after watering, so that the fertilizer can be fully dissolved and absorbed, and do not apply fertilizer before watering or when the soil is dry, so as not to harm the roots of pothos. The method of fertilization should be uniform, not just one side or one place, so that the fertilizer can be distributed to all corners of the soil, so that the roots of pothos can absorb nutrients.
Pothos is a vine that grows long rattans, and if not pruned in time, it will affect the beauty and growth of pothos. The pruning of pothos should be based on your own preferences and needs, some people like the cane of pothos hanging down, some people like the cane of pothos coiled on the pot, some people like the cane of pothos to climb on the wall or other objects, these are all okay, as long as you are careful not to let the cane of pothos get entangled, or obstruct the light and ventilation of pothos. The pothos should be pruned with special gardening scissors, and the incision should be flat and not leave a wound to avoid infection with bacteria or pests. The pruning of pothos is carried out in spring and summer, which is the vigorous growth period of pothos, and after pruning, it can promote the growth of branches and new shoots of pothos, making pothos more lush and lush.
Pothos is a very easy plant to reproduce, and there are two commonly used methods of propagation, one is cuttings and the other is hydroponics. The cuttings method is to cut a section of the cane of pothos, about 15 cm, and then insert it into the moist soil, keep the soil moist, do not let the soil dry, about a month or so, it can take root and grow new shoots, become a new pothos. The hydroponic method is to cut a section of the cane of pothos, about 10 cm, and then put it into a container with clean water, keep the water clean, do not let the water become turbid, about two weeks or so, you can grow white roots, and wait until the roots grow to about 5 cm, you can transplant it to the soil, or continue hydroponics, you can. The propagation of pothos should be carried out in spring and summer, which is the vigorous growth period of pothos, which can increase the number of pothos after reproduction and also prolong the life of pothos.
Although pothos is a very good plant, there are some precautions that need to be understood and observed in order to make pothos more healthy and beautiful. Here are some caveats for pothos:
Pothos is a poisonous plant that contains calcium oxalic acid, if eaten or exposed to the juice of pothos, it will cause irritation and inflammation in the mouth, throat, gastrointestinal tract and other parts, and in severe cases, it will also lead to dyspnea, coma and even death, so it is necessary to keep pothos out of the reach of children and pets to avoid accidents.
Pothos is a plant that likes to be warm and moist, not cold-tolerant, drought-tolerant, and wind-resistant, so it is necessary to avoid exposing pothos to harsh environments such as low temperature, dryness, and strong winds, otherwise it will cause the leaves of pothos to turn yellow, wilt, and fall off, affecting the growth and beauty of pothos.
Pothos is a plant that likes to clean and does not like dust, so it is necessary to wipe or spray the leaves of pothos regularly to remove dust and dirt, so that the leaves of pothos remain shiny and fresh, and at the same time, it can also increase the photosynthesis of pothos and promote the growth and health of pothos.
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