Guttation is a natural process but can be an indication the pot is not draining well and the plant is getting too much water. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nHow to increase drainage for pothos plants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n There are some easy ways to make sure your pothos plant has good drainage. Here are my top 6 tips to ensure your pothos drains well and will not become overwatered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Choose a pot with 5 drainage holes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Choose a plastic pot that has around 5 drainage holes around the base of the plant. I like to plant my pothos in regular plastic garden pots that I get from plants I have purchased from nurseries. Wash and disinfect the pot before planting your new pothos into it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can then place this pot inside an indoor pot without drainage holes. When you are ready to water, you can remove the plastic pot and water it using the sink method below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Use the sink watering method<\/h3>\n\n\n\n The best way to make sure the pothos plant drains well is to water it in your sink or outdoors. Take the plastic inner pot out and water it in your sink or outdoors. This will allow excess water to drain out the bottom and will avoid the roots sitting in water for too long and rotting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
TIP: Always wash your sink out thoroughly after watering your plants.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n3. Empty drainage tray<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Always empty the catch tray or outer pot of any excess water. Avoid leaving pothos to sit in water throughout the day as this can cause the soil to become too wet causing the leaves to wilt, yellow and the roots to grow fungus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Always empty the drainage tray if there is still water sitting in it 30 minutes after watering your plant. If you allow pothos to drain well in your sink there shouldn\u2019t be excess water draining into the drip tray.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. Avoid overwatering by checking the soil<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Check the soil with your finger 1-2 inches down from the surface to see if it is moist before adding more water. If the soil is moist your plant can go for a few more days before watering again. Water the plant once the soil has dried out in these top 2 inches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5. Add drainage holes to the side of pots<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Another tip if your pot does not come with 5 drainage holes on the bottom is to add some extra drainage holes in the side. A drill can make small holes in the side to increase drainage. Make these holes 2-3 inches from the bottom of the plant. This will increase airflow and drainage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
6. Use good quality potting soil<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Another key tip to make sure your pothos plant drains well is to use good quality potting soil. Use a premium, all-purpose potting soil as it will contain lots of organic matter to allow the water to drain out well. Premium potting soils usually contain a slow release fertilizer that will feed your plant for 3-6 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why Pothos Plants Need Drainage | Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n Pothos plant are a tropical vine that grows<\/a> fantastically well as an indoor plant. For the best growth and to avoid root rot, make sure the pot you plant it in has around 5 drainage holes. You can add extras yourself if your pot does not have enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\nChoose a good quality potting soil so that excess water can drain out and avoid letting pothos sit for hours in a pot tray with water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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