Pothos has the characteristics of lush leaves and easy growth. If you feel that the pothos is too crowded and you need to divide the pots, here are some steps and tips:
1.Choose the right time: The best time to pot is during the active growing season of pothos, usually in spring or summer. At this time, the plant grows faster and is more likely to adapt to the new environment after potting.
2.Prepare a new pot and soil: Choose a new pot that is slightly larger, one size larger than the existing pot. Prepare a soil mixture suitable for the growth of houseplants, such as a combination of humus, peat, and perlite, to provide good drainage and nutrients.
3.Remove the pothos from the pot: Gently remove the bark, moss, and fluff from the outside of the pot and gently pat the bottom of the pot with your hands to help release the root system. Then, carefully remove the pothos from the pot, trying to keep the root system intact.
4.Clean and prune the root system: Inspect the root system of the pothos and remove any black or soft rotten roots. If an excessively long root system is found, it can be pruned off appropriately. This promotes new growth and better adaptation to the new potting environment.
5.Place in a new pot and add soil: Place a layer of drainage material such as crushed stone or ceramsite at the bottom of the new pot to ensure good drainage. Then, place the pothos in a new pot so that the root system is evenly spread. Gradually add new soil around the roots while gently patting the solid to stabilize the plant. Leave the right space for water to penetrate the roots of the plant.
6.Watering and adjusting the light: After dividing the pot, water moderately, but not too much. Continue to provide pothos with a bright environment that avoids direct sunlight to help them adapt to their new growing environment.
7.Pay attention to care and adaptation: Pay close attention to the growth status of the pothos in the weeks after the potting. Maintain moderate humidity and temperature, and deal with any problems that arise, such as atrophy or disease, promptly.