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Pothos

Epipremnum · Stems to trail, train or propagate.

Pothos cutting with variegated green leaves in a glass of water.

Pothos works both as a trailing plant and as a climber on a support. Choose its shape to suit the space where you want it.

Light and water

Give it filtered light and let the compost dry out a little between waterings. Avoid strong direct sun.

What would you like to do with your pothos?

The guide from glass to pot helps you with a rooted cutting. The comparison below looks at three situations: long trailing stems, a limp plant and new roots in water.

Sources and images 3
  1. Am I doing this right? ↗Reader question and image
  2. RHS: propagating and caring for pothos ↗Reference
  3. University of Wisconsin: pothos ↗Reference
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