A plant that decorates shelves and hanging vases in the home with its wonderful and unmistakable leaves : the potos (also called pothos ).
Due to its unique appearance and its resistance, potos is a much loved plant and, in recent years, it has become a true furnishing symbol of modern homes .
Many often try to multiply it by cutting , placing the cutting in a glass or jar full of water until it takes root , and then burying it.
Yet, the potos cutting does not always take root . Why?
Let’s see together some reasons why the potos does not take root so that we can resolve them and be able to multiply the seedling successfully.
Attention : if you have problems or doubts, you can ask your questions to your trusted florist or gardener .
Because the cuttings are long
Many people make a mistake that seems trivial, but which in reality can have very serious consequences: they cut potos cuttings that are too long .
Cuttings that are too long, even if kept in the right conditions, are more difficult to develop roots as they have to use more energy.
The ideal is to cut cuttings between 10 and 15 cm long .
Because you water badly
Another very common mistake is to use rainwater or demineralised water.
In fact, it is more appropriate to use sink water which has higher concentrations of calcium and magnesium .
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Only then will the base of your cutting produce roots more quickly and easily .
Why don’t you change the water
The water contained in the glass or vase in which you placed your cutting should be changed regularly.
If you don’t do this, the cutting can suffer from a lack of oxygen and begin to decay.
Therefore, every 2-3 days , don’t forget to change the water .
Because potos is sick
Cuttings will only develop roots if the starting plant is healthy.
Make sure, therefore, that your potos is in perfect health conditions and cut cuttings from those parts of the plant that are greener and thicker .
Only in this way will you be sure that the cuttings have all the energy necessary to develop new roots and transform into real seedlings.
Because it’s winter
Another of the most common mistakes that are made in this case is to try to reproduce the potos in the cold months , particularly in winter .
For the cuttings to develop roots, a high temperature and lots of sun are required, characteristics that are not always present in winter.
If you want to multiply the potos , the ideal period is late spring or early summer .
For low temperature
Cuttings develop roots only when they are exposed to a fairly high temperature for many hours a day .
If you keep them in a damp and cold place, you can wait even months , but the roots will never grow!
Keep your cuttings at a temperature never below 20°C .
Because you waited too little
Some people, after a few days, because they see that the cuttings have not taken root, throw them away.
There is no precise time for the cuttings to develop roots: this process can take place in 3-4 days as well as 2-3 weeks .
So, be patient and wait some time before giving up.
Why didn’t you put it in the water
While the cuttings of succulent plants should be left to dry a little in the sun before rooting them, those of potos should be placed immediately in water .
If you don’t do this, in fact, the cutting will quickly weaken and will no longer have the strength to put down roots .
So, as soon as you cut it… immediately put the cutting in a glass !
Because of the little light
Once you have placed the potos cuttings in a glass or vase filled with water, you must place them in the right place for root development to occur .
Choose a bright place but not too much.
The ideal is a window sill where, however, direct sunlight does not reach for too many hours a day.
If you place the cuttings in a dark place , they will never develop roots .
For a bad cut
A properly cut cutting should include a node .
By node we mean the part where the stem meets the branch . This is fundamental as it is precisely from the node that not only new roots will develop , but also a new shoot .
Therefore, be careful to also include the knot in your cutting .
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