Pothos is an ornamental plant that is more suitable for growing at home. Because Pothos has a very good air purifying effect, and the leaves of Pothos can also absorb dust, and the effect is very good. There is nothing unlucky about raising pothos at home, but it should be noted that pothos cannot be placed in an evil position, otherwise it will ruin the feng shui blessing of the home.
Pothos is also known as the flower of life. As the name suggests, it means that it has very strong vitality, so many people choose to keep several pots of Pothos at home. Pothos is a plant that can survive in cracks, so it has strong adaptability to the environment. When maintaining it, you don’t have to worry about it becoming acclimatized at home.
Is Pothos easy to grow?
Pothos is a relatively easy plant to grow. Because the original growth state of wild green radish is in the tropical rain forest all year round, and because there are too many trees in the tropical rain forest, the green radish is very tolerant to shade. For those who don’t have a balcony, you don’t have to worry about getting sunlight if you keep it at home.
Is it good to grow pothos at home?
Pothos is an ornamental plant that is more suitable for growing at home. Because Pothos has a very good effect in purifying the air, and the leaves of Pothos can also absorb dust, and the effect is very good.
If you want to maximize the air-purifying effect of pothos, you can let it climb vines if conditions permit, so that its growing area will be larger.
Is it unlucky to raise pothos at home?
There is no unlucky opinion about raising pothos at home. Some people may have heard the saying that a pothos has seven ghosts. In fact, this is a rumor spread only because of its relatively strong resistance to negative effects. However, it should be noted that pothos cannot be placed in an ominous position, otherwise it will ruin the feng shui blessing of the home.
Indoor Pothos cultivation method
1. Appropriate watering
Pothos likes moisture, and the pot soil should be kept moist in spring, summer and autumn. Generally, watering needs to be done every 2-3 days in spring and autumn; watering is done once a day in summer, and the humidity of the surrounding environment can be increased by spraying water around the plants; watering should be controlled in winter, and should be done after the surface of the pot soil is dry. Water.
2. Avoid direct sunlight
Pothos prefers to grow in a cooler environment. Excessive light can easily burn the leaves, causing them to turn black. Green radish needs to be moved to a place with astigmatism for cultivation, and attention should be paid to timely shelter from the sun. When breeding in winter and spring, the lighting time can be appropriately increased when the sunlight is not strong, which is beneficial to the growth of plants.
3. Apply thin fertilizer and apply more fertilizer
Pothos grows quickly and has a greater demand for fertilizer. The principle of "applying thin fertilizer and applying more" should be followed when cultivating pothos. However, fertilization must be reduced in autumn and winter. Too high a soil concentration can easily cause the leaf tips to turn black.
When too much fertilizer is applied, the fertilizer in the soil needs to be diluted by watering. It is also necessary to remove the pothos from the pot in time, check the root condition, and cut off the rotten roots.
4. Ensure air circulation
Cultivation of pothos must be placed in a place with good air circulation. If pothos is left in an environment with poor air circulation for a long time, the respiration of the plant leaves will be inhibited, causing the leaf tips to turn black.
5. Suitable temperature
Pothos has strong adaptability to temperature, and room temperature above 20°C is beneficial to the growth of the plant. In winter, a room temperature above 10°C can safely survive the winter. However, if the temperature of the growing environment where pothos is located is lower than 5°C, the plant will suffer frostbite, which can easily lead to blackening of the leaf tips.
6. Prevention of diseases and insect pests
The common diseases of green radish include anthracnose. The early stage of the disease is reddish-brown circles on the edges of the leaves. In severe cases, most of the leaves will die. Spray 25% anthrax or 50% anthrax thiamine wettable powder dilution for control.
7. Repot the pothos in time
It is best to repot the pothos once a year. Failure to repot for a long time will lead to insufficient nutrients in the potting soil. The longer the pothos grows, the weaker it will be, and further symptoms will appear. Dead leaves, yellow leaves, etc. In spring and autumn, you can keep part of the original soil of pothos and transplant it into pots.