How to Propagate Jade Pothos
Last Updated on July 25, 2024
Jade pothos is a beautiful, easy-to-care-for houseplant that can brighten up any space. Luckily, jade pothos is also very easy to propagate! Propagating jade pothos is a great way to fill your home with this lovely plant on a budget.
Remove the bottom leaves from the cutting so that you are left with just 2-3 leaves at the top.
- Obtain a jade pothos plant or cutting
- If you are using a cutting, make sure it has at least two leaves
- Fill a pot with well-draining potting mix and moisten the mix thoroughly
- Make a small hole in the center of the pot and insert the jade pothos plant or cutting, making sure that at least one leaf is buried beneath the soil surface
- Water lightly and place the pot in an area with bright, indirect light
- Keep the soil moist but not soggy and fertilize monthly with a half-strength solution of all-purpose fertilizer during the growing season (spring through summer)
- Once roots have developed and new growth appears, you can transplant your jade pothos to a larger pot or into your garden bed
Jade Pothos (Epipremnum aureum), also known as Devil’s Ivy, is a popular and easy-to-care-for houseplant appreciated for its lush, green foliage and air-purifying qualities.
One of the many joys of having a Jade Pothos in your indoor garden is the ability to propagate it, creating new plants from your existing ones.
Propagation not only allows you to expand your plant collection but also makes for a fun and rewarding gardening project.
In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through various methods to successfully propagate Jade Pothos.
Before You Begin
Before diving into the propagation process, it’s important to gather the necessary tools and materials. You’ll need:
- Healthy Jade Pothos Plant: Ensure your parent plant is healthy and free from diseases or pests.
- Sharp Pruning Shears or Scissors: You’ll need these to make clean cuts.
- Container or Pot: Choose a pot with drainage holes for the new plant(s).
- Potting Mix: A well-draining mix, like a blend of potting soil and perlite or vermiculite, is ideal.
- Water: You’ll need water for the propagation process.
Propagation Methods
There are several methods you can use to propagate Jade Pothos:
Stem Cuttings:
Select a healthy stem with at least two leaves on it.
Use your pruning shears or scissors to make a clean cut just below a leaf node (the small bump where leaves and roots grow).
Each cutting should be around 4-6 inches long.
Remove any leaves from the lower part of the cutting.
Place the cutting in a container of water, submerging the node where you made the cut.
Change the water regularly, and in a few weeks, you’ll start to see roots forming.
Once the roots are a few inches long, transplant the cutting into a pot with potting mix.
Water Propagation:
This method involves letting the cuttings root in water until they’re ready to be potted.
Use a clear container to monitor root growth easily.
Keep the container in a bright, indirect light location.
Change the water every 1-2 weeks to prevent stagnation.
Once you have several inches of roots, transfer the cuttings to the soil.
Soil Propagation:
For this method, follow the same steps for cutting and preparing your stem cuttings.
Plant the cuttings directly into a pot with potting mix.
Water thoroughly and place the pot in a location with indirect sunlight.
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Roots should form in 4-6 weeks, and you’ll notice new growth above the soil.
Aerial Layering:
This method involves encouraging roots to form while the stem is still attached to the parent plant.
Select a section of the stem where you want new roots to grow.
Make a small incision or remove a small piece of bark from the stem.
Apply rooting hormone (optional) to the exposed area.
Wrap the incision with moist sphagnum moss and cover it with plastic wrap or a plastic bag.
Secure the covering in place with twine or rubber bands.
Roots should develop in a few weeks, at which point you can cut the rooted section from the parent plant and pot it.
Conclusion
Propagating Jade Pothos is a rewarding and straightforward process that allows you to share your love of this beautiful plant with friends and family or expand your indoor garden.
Whether you choose stem cuttings, water propagation, soil propagation, or aerial layering, the key is to provide the right conditions: bright, indirect light, adequate humidity, and regular watering.
With patience and care, you’ll soon have new Jade Pothos plants thriving in your home. Happy propagating!
