How To Propagate Pothos To Get Endless Greenery For Your Home

Like a magician pulling greenery out of a hat, propagating pothos (Epipremnum aureum) lets you multiply your houseplants with ease. Caring for pothos plants is so simple; it might make you wish you had twenty more, and the good news is that you can! Pothos is one of the easiest plants to propagate from cuttings, and there are more than a dozen beautiful varieties, so there's sure to be one that fits your taste. In an interview with House Digest, our Garden Editor and in-house Master Gardener, Tiffany Selvey, exclusively shares her expert tips for propagating pothos and transforming your home into a lush indoor jungle.

"Whether you're propagating the most common golden pothos or something more exotic like 'Marble Queen,' the process is the same," Selvey said. "You can take cuttings to root in water or soil." With such simple methods and the species' low-maintenance nature, propagating pothos is an easy way to expand your plant collection and bring endless greenery into your home. Plus, you can do it all for free if you already have your own pothos.

Amazingly, pothos plants don't even need soil to grow, making them a great choice for water propagation. This method allows you to watch the roots develop over time, adding a touch of natural beauty to your propagation process. When House Digest spoke exclusively with Tiffany Selvey on how to actually propagate your pothos, she emphasized the importance of carefully pruning your cuttings from your plant. "The most important thing to know when you're taking a cutting is that each section needs at least one node — the little bump near a leaf that will produce a root — and one leaf for photosynthesis; however, you'll get a larger, stronger plant if each cutting has a few leaves and nodes," Selvey said. "This means you can take several cuttings from one long vine."

Once you've carefully cut the leaves from your plant, Selvey recommends placing the cutting in a glass of water or a decorative plant propagation station, such as the Renmxj Plant Propagation Station. Whatever container you choose, you'll want it to be clear so you can see the roots develop. Selvey adds, "Rinse your container and add fresh water every couple of days to prevent pathogens from growing." By following these simple steps, you'll soon have healthy, rooted cuttings ready to plant in soil and thrive as vibrant new additions to your indoor garden.

However, if you're looking for a no-fuss method, propagating pothos in soil is as straightforward as it gets. In an exclusive interview with House Digest, Tiffany Selvey recommends choosing your pot carefully. "Since pothos plants are so easy to propagate, you can place new cuttings in nursery pots or the planter you want to grow them in," Selvey said. "For a fuller plant, place several cuttings in the planter because each plant will produce a single vine."

Start with high-quality potting soil, such as Perfect Plants Organic Pothos Soil or Miracle-Gro Houseplant Potting Mix, then carefully place each piece of pothos in its chosen container. "Poke a hole about the size of a pencil deep enough to cover all the nodes with a few leaves above the soil line," Selvey said. "Keep your high-quality potting soil moist, but not soggy, to encourage root growth." With the right potting soil, proper moisture, and a little patience, your pothos cuttings will quickly establish roots and flourish into lush, vibrant plants.