What should I do if the pothos leaves grow too fast? Practical tips to help you grow healthy pothos.

Adjust lighting, control watering, prune branches and leaves, fertilize management, pay attention to ventilation

Epipremnum aureum, as a common indoor ornamental leaf plant, is deeply loved by many people for its easy maintenance and strong air purification ability. In the process of maintenance, many plant lovers will encounter the problem of Epipremnum aureum leaves growing too fast. This not only affects the ornamental value of Epipremnum aureum but may also have adverse effects on the growth of the plant. What should I do if the leaves of Epipremnum aureum are too long? This article will provide you with practical skills to help you raise healthy and beautiful Epipremnum aureum.

Adjust lighting

Epipremnum aureum prefers a semi-shaded environment. Too much direct sunlight can cause the leaves to grow too fast, even sunburn. In daily maintenance, Epipremnum aureum should be placed in a place with sufficient scattered light to avoid direct sunlight. If you find that the leaves of Epipremnum aureum are growing too fast, you can appropriately reduce the lighting time to allow the plant to gradually adapt to the new growth environment.

Control watering

Epipremnum aureum requires a lot of water, but excessive watering can cause root rot and leaves to grow too fast. When watering, you should master the principle of "watering when the soil surface is dry", that is, watering when the soil surface is completely dry. If you find that the leaves of Epipremnum aureum are growing too fast, you can appropriately reduce the watering frequency to allow the plant to gradually adapt to the environment with less water.

Prune branches and leaves

When the leaves of Epipremnum aureum grow too fast, you can adjust the growth rate of the plant by pruning branches and leaves. Cutting off the long branches and leaves can promote the plant to concentrate nutrients and promote root growth. When pruning, be sure to retain healthy leaves and branches to avoid damaging the plant.

Fertilize management

During the growth of Epipremnum aureum, proper fertilization can promote healthy growth of the plant. However, during the fertilization process, it is important to control the amount of fertilizer to avoid excessive fertilization causing the leaves to grow too fast. Under normal circumstances, applying a compound fertilizer once a month is sufficient. If you find that the leaves of Epipremnum aureum are growing too fast, you can stop fertilizing for a period of time to allow the plant to adapt gradually.

Pay attention to ventilation

Epipremnum aureum prefers a well-ventilated environment. Poor ventilation can lead to slow plant growth and leaves growing too fast. In daily maintenance, it is important to keep indoor air circulation and avoid excessive humidity. If you find that the leaves of Epipremnum aureum are growing too fast, you can appropriately increase the ventilation time to help the plant return to normal growth.

What should I do if the leaves of Epipremnum aureum are too long? By adjusting lighting, controlling watering, pruning branches and leaves, fertilizing management, and paying attention to ventilation, the problem of Epipremnum aureum leaves growing too fast can be effectively solved. These methods also help to enhance the ornamental value and growth rate of Epipremnum aureum. I hope this article can provide help for your Epipremnum aureum maintenance.

References:

[1] Zhang Xiaoyan, Wang Lina. Manual of Home Green Plant Maintenance [M]. Beijing: China Forestry Publishing House, 2016.

[2] Li Xiaodong, Zhang Xiaohong. Encyclopedia of Home Flower Maintenance [M]. Beijing: Chemical Industry Press, 2015.