How to Propagate Pothos (5 Easy Methods)

Pothos is one of the easiest plants to propagate. Turn one plant into many with these five simple methods — no special equipment needed.

Pothos is the perfect plant for learning propagation. It's forgiving, fast-rooting, and thrives in water or soil.

Method 1: Water Propagation (Easiest)

Take a cutting just below a node

Remove the lowest leaf to expose the node

Place in a clear glass of water — node submerged, leaves above

Change water weekly

Root in 1–3 weeks. Pot into soil once roots are 3–5 cm long

Take a cutting, dip in rooting hormone (optional), and plant directly into moist potting mix. Keep moist for 3–4 weeks.

Propagate in a soilless medium. Better aeration than soil.

Wrap nodes in damp sphagnum moss, place in a clear bag to retain humidity.

Pin a section of vine to a small pot of soil. Once it roots (2–4 weeks), cut the vine to separate.

No node on the cutting — you need at least one

Too much light — cuttings root best in indirect light

Forgetting to change water — stagnant water breeds bacteria

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