Large Monstera Deliciosa cultivation guide, make your indoor greenery the focus!

Choose the right variety, soil selection and preparation, lighting and temperature, watering and fertilizing, pruning and propagation, pest and disease control.

Epipremnum aureum, as a common indoor ornamental plant, is beloved for its vigorous vitality and adaptability, especially the large Epipremnum aureum, with its unique leaves and elegant form, which has captivated many plant enthusiasts. How to properly cultivate large Epipremnum aureum to make it a beautiful landscape in your home? This article will provide you with a detailed analysis of the cultivation methods for large Epipremnum aureum.

Choose the right variety

Before cultivating large Epipremnum aureum, it is first necessary to select a suitable variety. Currently, common varieties of Epipremnum aureum on the market include golden pothos, golden leaf, and silver pothos. Golden pothos and golden leaf have larger leaves and higher ornamental value, making them suitable for cultivating large Epipremnum aureum.

Soil selection and preparation

Large Epipremnum aureum is not picky about soil, but to improve its growth rate and ornamental value, it is recommended to choose soil with good breathability and strong drainage. Common soils include peat soil, leaf mold, and perlite. Mix these three types of soil in a 1:1:1 ratio to prepare soil suitable for the growth of large Epipremnum aureum.

Lighting and temperature

Large Epipremnum aureum prefers scattered light, as direct sunlight can easily cause leaf burn. During cultivation, place the Epipremnum aureum in a bright indoor area and avoid direct sunlight. The suitable growth temperature for Epipremnum aureum is between 18℃ and 28℃. When the indoor temperature in winter is below 10℃, attention should be paid to keeping warm.

Watering and fertilizing

Large Epipremnum aureum requires a higher demand for water but dislikes waterlogging. When watering, keep the soil moist but avoid water accumulation. During the hot summer, the watering frequency can be slightly increased. In winter, when it's cold, reduce the number of waterings. As for fertilizing, applying a compound fertilizer once a month is sufficient. Be careful not to let the fertilizer come into contact with the leaves when fertilizing.

Pruning and propagation

To maintain the graceful form of large Epipremnum aureum, regular pruning is essential. During the growth process, timely pruning of diseased, weak, and yellow leaves should be done to promote the growth of new buds. Large Epipremnum aureum can also be propagated through cutting. Select healthy branches free of diseases and pests, cut them into lengths of 15-20 centimeters, insert them into sand or peat soil, keep the soil moist, and they will root and sprout.

Pest and disease control

During the cultivation of large Epipremnum aureum, you may encounter diseases and pests such as leaf spot disease and scale insects. Once diseases or pests are found, take timely measures. For leaf spot disease, you can spray 800 times the solution of 75% carbendazim wettable powder; for scale insects, you can spray 1000 times the solution of 40% dimethoate emulsion.

By following the above methods, I believe you have mastered the skills of cultivating large Epipremnum aureum. In the future cultivation process, with careful care, your large Epipremnum aureum will surely grow vigorously and become a beautiful landscape in your home. Epipremnum aureum also has the functions of purifying the air and regulating indoor humidity. Let's enjoy a green life together!