Pothos is an excellent starter plant and for experienced houseplant lovers too.
Most plants grow well in neutral pH levels. For example, a pothos plant will enjoy soil with a pH of 6.2-6.8 (considered neutral but leans slightly to acidity). Thankfully, most are in that range, so it hasn’t hard to find soil for your pothos.
A pothos plant can tolerate dry soil. They’re excellent for any household owner that’s forgetful to water their plants! However, since pothos is drought tolerant, they don’t work well in soggy soils. So, you’ll need well-draining soil that retains the right amount of moisture.
Pothos plants prefer a well-draining soil mix that drains fast. They also like to dry slowly with each watering. Still, ensure you aren’t relying on soil too quickly to dry. If so, your plant may end up underwatered! Instead, we recommend balancing moisture retention with drainage.
Plants get most of their nutrition as minerals and vitamins from the soil. They’re needed for survival, so it’s crucial to ensure those nutrients are rich in the soil. Also, note that growing plants can consume soil nutrients pretty fast.
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