Pothos stem cutting with white roots growing in a glass of water

How to Propagate Pothos: Water and Soil Methods That Work

You trimmed your pothos because a vine had grown past the shelf, or a stem snapped when you moved the pot, and now you are holding a cutting and wondering whether to throw it away. Do not. That cutting can become a whole new plant in a few weeks with almost nothing from you. Pothos is one of the easiest houseplants to propagate. The stems root reliably, the process tolerates some neglect, and the same skills transfer to most trailing plants in your home. If you have ever felt guilty discarding the trimmings after a pruning session, this is how you stop doing that. ...

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