How to grow golden pothos well
This article provides detailed tips on how to grow golden pothos (Epipremnum aureum 'All Gold') and shares some small experiences in green plant maintenance. Below, the editor will provide you with detailed answers.
Golden pothos (Epipremnum aureum 'All Gold') is a variegated variety of the green pothos, with golden yellow patterns on the leaf surface. These patterns are irregular, and if kept in overly dark places, the variegation on the leaves will gradually fade, and the leaves may even turn green.
Golden pothos can be propagated using stem cuttings. When the stem grows long enough, the particularly long part can be cut off and then the stem can be cut into sections, with each section needing only one growing node.
1. Handling the stem for cutting
The growing nodes of golden pothos are where leaves and aerial roots grow, and new roots can also sprout from these nodes. When pruning the stem of golden pothos, the previously grown aerial roots can be cut off or left on, as they do not play a significant role, being used to climb plants.
Place the processed golden pothos stem in a well-ventilated and well-lit area to slightly dry the cut wound, and after a few minutes, it will be ready for cutting.
Prepare some disposable cups or choose transparent glass jars, and place some pebbles at the bottom of the container to elevate it, mainly to prevent the leaves of the golden pothos from being immersed in water. Leaves immersed in water will rot. Adding pebbles also helps the roots of the golden pothos spread out and grow, making it look better when transplanted later.
After the roots of the golden pothos grown in water culture are vigorous, it can be continued in water culture or transferred to soil culture.
2. The environment for water culture cutting
How to grow golden pothos well
When doing water culture cuttings of golden pothos, add about 2/3 of clean water directly to the container, then place the processed golden pothos directly in the water, without too high a water level. After that, place it in a well-ventilated and well-lit area, with at least 3-6 hours of scattered light per day, and do not place it in a shaded area or under artificial light, otherwise it will be difficult to root and new leaves will not grow.
Also, during the cutting process, keep the environment warm with temperatures between 20-25 degrees Celsius (it is not recommended to cut below 18 degrees Celsius), and maintain more than 50% humidity in the air, as dry air is not conducive to the growth of golden pothos.
After two weeks, these water culture cuttings of golden pothos will grow vigorous roots, all from the growing nodes. These roots are not necessarily all white, some are yellowish, but they are all healthy. This is because the disposable cups used for cutting propagation are very small, and the leaves of the golden pothos cover the roots, allowing the golden pothos to rely on leaves for photosynthesis, ensuring nutrient supply, and continuously producing new roots at the nodes at the bottom of the stem.
3. Tips to prevent green algae growth in water
Many friends find that when doing water culture cuttings of green pothos or other plants, green algae easily grow in the water. This is actually because the leaves are not dense enough, and both the roots and the container are exposed to direct sunlight, leading to the roots and container surface being covered with green algae, which can cause poor root growth and, if the environment is not well-ventilated, can lead to root rot.
In water culture, the leaves of golden pothos receiving more scattered light can also promote the growth of new leaves. During the stem cutting propagation process, as long as the top leaves are sufficiently lush with adequate light, they can perform normal photosynthesis, and the bottom is less likely to grow green algae, with the roots growing particularly vigorously.
4. Water culture and fertilization