How to care for green pothos in autumn and winter
Answering netizens' questions on how to care for green pothos and the skills of maintaining green pothos during the autumn and winter seasons, here are some introductions by the editor.
Green pothos is one of the most common potted plants in our daily life, not only found in homes but also in meeting rooms, restaurants, and public places. The leaves of green pothos remain green and vibrant all year round, offering high ornamental value. Green pothos also has the function of purifying the air, absorbing harmful substances such as formaldehyde and benzene. Caring for green pothos in autumn and winter only requires three simple steps to keep its leaves lush and thriving!
How to prevent green pothos from being frostbitten in autumn and winter
Green pothos is a very typical warm-loving plant. It can survive the summer heat but is easily frostbitten or even frozen to death when temperatures drop in autumn and winter. If pothos lovers are growing green pothos outdoors or on a windowsill, they must move it indoors for care as soon as the temperature approaches 10 degrees to prevent damage.
When bringing green pothos indoors, remember not to place it near an open window. If it's placed by the window and the window is often opened, the cold air will directly blow on the green pothos, damaging its branches and leaves. Also, avoid placing it directly in front of an air conditioner, as the dry wind will cause the leaves to dehydrate and result in extensive yellowing.
If the house is temporarily without heating and there's no air conditioner to raise the temperature, you can cover the green pothos pot with a plastic bag to keep it warm. Place the pot in a well-lit area, and the sun will warm the inside of the plastic bag. Open the plastic bag for a while every morning or afternoon to ventilate the green pothos.
How to care for green pothos in autumn and winter
Strictly control watering
If you live in a northern home with underfloor heating and the indoor temperature is above 15 degrees, water the green pothos as usual. But if you live in a southern home without heating and the indoor temperature is below 15 degrees, you must control your urge to water the green pothos too much. With low temperatures, water evaporates slowly and green pothos doesn't grow, so excessive watering will only cause root rot.
Stop fertilizing and increase sunlight
Green pothos is a plant that can tolerate a lot of shade and prefers a well-lit environment with scattered light, fearing direct sunlight. During spring, summer, and autumn, green pothos should not be exposed to direct sunlight, just place it in a well-lit area with scattered light. In winter, sunlight becomes very gentle, especially after December, when UV radiation is extremely weak and won't burn the green pothos. At this time, you can increase some direct sunlight, which is very beneficial for green pothos to survive the winter.
As autumn approaches, the growth rate of green pothos will slow down, and it almost won't grow during the entire winter. Unless the indoor environment is very warm and the green pothos can still grow normally (which is a special case), there is no need to fertilize the green pothos in late autumn and winter. Fertilizing green pothos at low temperatures will prevent its roots from absorbing nutrients, and a high concentration of fertilizers in the soil will cause the plant to dehydrate, resulting in yellowing or even death of the entire plant.
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