First time plant owner- need help with pothos!

Discussion in 'Plant Propagation' started by starli84, Feb 29, 2008.

  1. starli84

    starli84 Active Member

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    Hello,

    I inherited two plants from the previous employee when she left- a shefflera actinophyla (that was identified on this site... thanks!) and a pothos. The pothos is sitting on my half-wall and doing pretty well (a little bare, but there's not enough space for a large totem). Armed with my new knowledge of pothos (from this site and others), I set about helping a co-worker whose pothos was looking really sad.

    There were about 4 vines that were at least 8-10 feet long, all wrapped around the pot with only 10-15 leaves on the ends of the vines. I cut 2 of the vines and put the ends into water (along with some cuttings from my plant). They are in the process of rooting now. But my question is- now what? The soil in his pot is very 'stiff'. Are there certain recommendations as to what type of soil to use with pothos?

    I am realizing now that I probably should have re-pot the plant before I cut it. Should I wait for it to grow, or should I re-pot now? I want to make sure that I do the right thing because I want this plant to survive.

    Help??
     
  2. Karalyn

    Karalyn Active Member

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    You can repot it now with potting soil mix at the box stores or walmart. You have the cuttings that are rooting so you will be fine if the main plant dies.
     

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