Pothos Plant Watering: How to Aerate the Soil

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Pothos Self Watering Pot

Watering regime for your Pothos plant and other plants you keep in your home is very important. This is what can make your plants thrive. On the other hand, improper watering can lead to numerous problems with your Pothos plants and other plants in your home.

Keep in mind that improper watering is one of the main causes of death for indoor plants. This typically comes from over-watering but under-watering can also be very dangerous. This can be avoided by creating a regular watering schedule for your plants.

However, keep in mind that this approach doesn't work for all plants. Pothos plants don't benefit from such schedule because watering intervals should be determined based on the state of the soil and not time. Keep this in mind if you want to keep your plants healthy.

One of the main problems with over-watering is that it can lead to root rot and other problems. In this situation, your Pothos plant's roots are not getting enough air. This is why it can be very helpful to aerate the soil of your Pothos plant.

Aerating the Soil of a Pothos Plant

Aerating the soil can be very helpful for the wellbeing of your Pothos plant. This is effectively done using some sort of a soil probe. Keep in mind that it is possible to use a homemade probe for this purpose. You don't even need a specific equipment, although it can be very beneficial. All you need is a simple bamboo stick or a pair of scissors. Of course, if you want you can always invest in a special soil probe that can aerate your Pothos plant in the most effective way.

Also, if you want to properly aerate your Pothos plants, it is important to always make sure that any excess water is always discarded from the pot. This is very important for preventing the root rot of your Pothos plant.

Additional Tips

Here are some additional tips about aerating your Pothos plant, watering and preventing the root rot:

  • If your Pothos plant is near an air vent it will require to be watered more frequently. If you want to prevent this, move your plant away from the air went.
  • Plants with more foliage require more moisture, so keep this in mind when adjusting the level of watering for your Pothos plant.
  • Plants that are in plastic containers can stay moist much longer than those in clay or wood pots. Clay and wood allow for good air circulation and better aeration, which will make the soil get dry more quickly. It will also prevent root rot.
  • Self-watering systems can help you a lot if you have difficulties with hand watering. This is a good method for those who forget to water their plants or who tend to over-water them. Also, self-watering systems are a good solution for people who are very busy but who still want to have beautiful house plants. Self-watering systems are beneficial for people who have Pothos plants. Since these plants can't stand to be over-watered, self-watering systems can help you prevent this problem. However, keep in mind that they might not be the best solution in all the situations. Also, if you choose to use a self-watering system you will still need to remember to add water once it is all spent. If you forget, this can be dangerous for your Pothos plant. Even though these plants don't tend to require too much water and can withstand some drought, lack of water is definitely something that can harm your Pothos plant a lot.

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