Dear Pothos lovers, do you also adore the pothos in your home but worry that they are getting too crowded in their pots and want to give them a new home? Don't worry, today I'll teach you step-by-step how to repot your pothos from its pot into the ground, allowing it to thrive in its new environment!
I. Choose the Right Time
First, you need to know the best time to repot a pothos. Generally, spring and autumn are the golden seasons for repotting. During this time, the climate is suitable, and the temperature is moderate, which helps the pothos adapt to its new environment. Of course, if you really can't wait to give your pothos a new home, you can also try it in summer or winter, but pay attention to the temperature and light conditions.
II. Prepare Tools and Materials
Before repotting your pothos, you need to prepare the following tools and materials:
1. A new pot: Choose a new pot that is larger than the original one so that the pothos has enough space to grow.
2. Mature organic fertilizer: such as chicken manure, cow manure, etc., which can provide sufficient nutrients for the pothos.
3. Leaf mold or peat soil: These two types of soil have good air permeability, which is beneficial for the growth of the pothos roots.
4. Scissors or a small knife: Used for pruning the pothos's branches, leaves, and roots.
5. Watering can: Used for watering the pothos.
III. Prune the Pothos
Before repotting, the pothos needs to be pruned appropriately. First, take the pothos out of the pot, gently shake off excess soil from the roots, and observe the root situation. If the roots are too crowded or there are rotten roots, you need to prune them with scissors or a small knife. When pruning, be sure to keep healthy roots and remove yellowed leaves and rotten roots.
IV. Prepare the SoilMix the mature organic fertilizer and leaf mold or peat soil in a 1:1 ratio, place it evenly in the new pot. The depth of the soil should be appropriate to cover 2/3 of the pothos roots.
V. Repot the PothosPlace the pruned pothos into the prepared soil, gently press the soil to ensure the roots are in close contact with it. Note that when repotting, do not bury the stems and leaves too deep, as this may affect photosynthesis.
VI. Watering and MaintenanceAfter repotting, water the pothos thoroughly once to help the roots and soil bind closely. Next, keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. The newly repotted pothos needs appropriate shade to avoid strong direct sunlight. After a week, you can gradually increase the light exposure to allow the pothos to adapt to its new environment.
VII. Precautions1. When repotting the pothos, try to minimize damage to the roots to avoid affecting its growth.
2. After repotting, keep the soil moist but not waterlogged to prevent root rot.
3. The repotted pothos needs appropriate shade to avoid strong direct sunlight.
4. Pay attention to the growth of the pothos and adjust the maintenance measures in a timely manner.
Now, you have learned how to repot your pothos from its pot into the ground. Come and try it. I believe your pothos will thrive in its new environment and add a touch of green to your life!