HOUSEPLANT REPOTTING 101: POTHOS (EPIPREMNUM AUREUM)/ JoyUsGarden

[@ryandavison4118]

I just repotted my pothos that was like 5 years old that wrapped around my living room. And I measured it and it a a couple feet short of 40 feet long! It was in a 8 inch pot and I upgraded it to a 12 inch pot since it’s roots were insane. The vines were so thick too!

[@anthonylewis62]

Suzanne here, i do love pothos, i hate to admit how many i have, haha cause people freak out when they come to my house, anyhow around 50 or more, now i have 1100 sq foot house, and more than 350 plants , and more than 50 are pothos, my other passion are snake plants and about the same amount of those, plus my other fav, thanksgiving cactus , because i can never find the christmas one, i love them all, thanks so much .

[@prettypothos4me290]

Wow!

[@His.Heart.]

Your so sweet thank you for.always teaching us your tricks and helping us take care of our plant baby’s💋

[@EnchantedwithPoodles]

Your pothos are beautiful, great tip using the pillow case, thanks. I wish my pothos were long enough to need a pillow case. It’s my own fault though, I keep cutting and propagating the clippings to add back into the plant for bushy-ness. On another note, I noticed that each of the garage door windows behind you reflects a different image making them look like pieces of landscape artwork 🖼 hanging there. Your view must be gorgeous. Thanks for another interesting video.

[@JoyUsGarden]

You're so welcome Dori! I'll be taking some cuttings soon so I can do a tutorial. It does help to force some bushiness to the top of the plant. I have a hedge of Oleander & a 30' Pine across from my garage so that's what you see. I have a lot of birds around. Nell

[@ilonaxxx20]

Yeah, that’s exactly what I thought a few videos ago. Paintings on the background and how harmonious they look together.

[@EnchantedwithPoodles]

It's fun to see art in the most unlikely of places, Ilona. :-)

[@tatah123100]

Thank you for clarifying that potting soils are actually a soiless mix! I usually get confused watching videos that say soiless mix but use a bag of potting mix! Clears up the confusion!

[@PleasantPrickles]

The Pothos Enjoy is a beauty! Lovely variegation! The pillow case is a neat trick, thanks! 🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱

[@JoyUsGarden]

Sure is! It's growing like crazy since it's been repotted & the temps have warmed. Nell

[@hollyhasegawa6095]

Awesome, I just found your channel and this one was a very good one. Very clever to use a pillowcase to tame the trails, I'm always so worried that I will do more harm than good. thanks for the tips.

[@anthonylewis62]

suzanne here, i grow most of my pothos in water, i find they do much better in water than soil, i have them every where haha

[@IMChagall]

Love your videos, Nell! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and charm with us ❤️ I never would have thought to use a pillowcase 👍

[@JoyUsGarden]

Thank you Cathy! The pillow case makes it so much easier when you're filling in the soil mix. Plus, it helps to prevent the leaves from damage. Nell

[@corrinasmiley1463]

@@JoyUsGarden I like our plant

[@dianeb7420]

Thanks Nell for your videos! I love houseplants! Yours are beautiful !

[@JoyUsGarden]

You're so welcome Diane. My houseplants are taking over my house so I might have to move out! Love them & they all behave beautifully! Nell

[@marcmattulat6585]

Wow! Nell, what a great idea to use a pillow case for the Pothos trails! You know, I've got a Pothos growing up a trellis, and the trails are approx. 5 meters long. You can imagine that I dread transplanting the plant for fear I might damage my beauty severely. I might consider repotting the plant now that I've seen you doing it. Thanks a lot, Nell! Best wishes from Berlin to the Arizona desert! Marc

[@JoyUsGarden]

Hi Marc from Berlin! The pillow case trick works well. The Pothos leaves bruise easily so this trick really helps to prevent damage. Nell

[@anthonylewis62]

haha i would have broken them doing that, so i lay a sheet flat for large ones, but normally i take cuttings and shorten the plant, then start the ends in water, much eaiser for me

[@tamekahill2826]

Thanks for sharing great tips. I can't wait until mine get that big.

[@JoyUsGarden]

You're so welcome Tameka! Your Pothos should grow like crazy once warm weather sets in. Nell

[@Useernaamee]

I know you said It was the end of the saturday and a long week, is that the reason you were stuttering and stumbling with the words a little? I really hope everything is going okay, sending you much love and energy. Your videos are a big part of the reason I enjoy taking care of my plants more and why all 13 of them are still alive. Thank you!

[@JoyUsGarden]

You're very welcome! Glad they've been helpful. Nell

[@lovelandskier]

I was about to search this specific video on your channel and here it is! Just in time lol. Thanks, Nell! (:

[@JoyUsGarden]

Great timing Callie! I have quite a few more repotting videos coming up so stay tuned. Nell

[@anthonylewis62]

i always add cactus mix, perilite, potting mix, 1/3 of all

[@Gemqueen72]

Thanks for the great video with creative trick , i re potted my pothos today .

[@JoyUsGarden]

You're welcome Ruby! This is a great time of year for repotting. Nell

[@ladyphenix6407]

Oh my gosh you're so spunky you tip for the long Vines is is wonderful I just bought my my first pathos

[@thepipingbagbakery4399]

Love the pillowcase trick🌱

[@JoyUsGarden]

I use it for hanging succulents too! Nell

[@crochetyourstressaway1934]

You make me laugh. Thanks for both showing how to repot and giving me a laugh.😁

[@JoyUsGarden]

Hi - Well thank you! I love to laugh & I love to repot. Both are satisfying! Nell

[@laughalot89]

Hi Nell! I am really surprised you don't have a caladium care video! I just got my first caladium and I was hoping you would have some info for me on how to take care of it. I love your videos and have loved them for a long time!

[@JoyUsGarden]

Mandy - Love Caladiums! I grew them in San Francisco & Santa Barbara but they're hard to find here in Tucson. I have an Anthurium video coming soon. And thank you! Nell

[@laughalot89]

@@JoyUsGarden I recently repotted my caladiums and brought them inside to be houseplants (was that all too shocking to happen at the same time) and now they are starting to droop, I am really nervous because I do not know what to do. I don't know if I should cut the droopy/brown leaves? If it needs more sun?If it got too much water? ugh I really do not want to lose my pretty plant.

[@peggylee5021]

Using the pillow case is a great idea!!

[@JoyUsGarden]

It works great for hanging succulents too! Nell

[@eckehareckbert2731]

Brilliant idea Abt pillow case😊 You have lovely pothos. I have a small n joy, can't wait to get them big and longer, is it slow growing? I'm tempted to buy a new one that is much bigger and longer

[@rocky92587]

Great video! I bought a 10inch pot totem pothos and I noticed roots showing at the top and a few stringy ones coming out of the bottom so I know I’m going to have to repot this big beauty. So my question is if the plant is root bound should I prune the roots? And if so do I cut the bottom roots? Or should I just leave the roots alone? .....TIA!

[@sanyulentcontainergardenin7788]

Thanks my dear for those wonderful tricks💕

[@JoyUsGarden]

Happy to share. And, you're very welcome! Nell

[@Sechari]

Could you do a video on proper fertilizing?

[@JoyUsGarden]

Sure. I've just started to fertilize my houseplants. I do this every spring: www.joyusgarden.com/compost-for-houseplants/ Nell

[@dque_2U]

Love your "Plant Musings"... Btw...what do You think about Growing Pothos in water long term?

[@JoyUsGarden]

I have plenty of plant musings Derek! I never have grown Pothos in water for longer than 4 months so I have no experience with that. I think that the roots would need oxygen & nutrients at some point. Nell

[@mardel3]

Gorgeous plants...

[@JoyUsGarden]

Thank you! I love all of my many plants. Nell

[@kk-ed6sk]

Beautiful plants!!

[@JoyUsGarden]

Love my plants; & thank you! Nell

[@rpcrev]

Hi Nell. I'm confused. 🤔 I have an enjoy which was green and white. I'm now having new growth come through where its more cream than white. Still healthy and a little larger actually. Do you know why? Thanks Martin

[@Sierra-lv6kp]

loved the video! I've had my pothos for about a year but it's soil is hard and cakey and it's grown huge. it's a little limp even after I watered it and I'm afraid it's going to get worse. time to repot?

[@amcgee0668]

Thanks for sharing🌱

[@jenacole2036]

I love that lol! You and your pothos musings :)

[@Sierra-lv6kp]

Question: how important is it to fertilize your pothos? is it a good idea to do so occasionally (once a year?)

[@hpeteacher9445]

I have used a large garbage bag too. 😎

[@JoyUsGarden]

That would work too Gerry. Nell

[@a-alsallam5047]

Great video!

[@AMSanchez18]

i love your videos!!!!

[@JoyUsGarden]

Thank you, thank you! Nell

[@amyvittum7934]

What soil do you use?

[@hpeteacher9445]

Hi Nell! How are you? Where do you get your charcoal from? Thanks, Gerry 😎

[@JoyUsGarden]

Hi Gerry - I buy it at a local nursery. You can buy it on amazon - the link is in the post: www.joyusgarden.com/houseplant-repotting-pothos/ Nell

[@hpeteacher9445]

Thanks Nell! Will see if I can find it at my local nursery, if not order it online. Happy weekend! 😎

[@ahmada6817]

Hello , i am a hoya colletor , a whant to know if ther is any web sall Different Types Cutting . Pls help me with my hoppy . I cant fine any hoyas in my country

[@JoyUsGarden]

Hi Ahmad - Most growers don't ship outside the USA because of restrictions. I don't know who sells in your country. I know there's a Hoya grower in the UK. Nell

[@ahmada6817]

@@JoyUsGarden hello joy i have usa mail also i have uk mail 😁 so i can order from some of saller , if you know somone let me know

[@다육이도자기]

안녕하세요 멋져요 👍😊😍

[@JoyUsGarden]

Hello to you! Nell

[@cristinareyes3068]

What kind of Compost please ❓ THanks ❤️

[@anthonylewis62]

i always water mine before i take it out of the pot, much eaiser

[@mhrancharkajian2866]

Why when I propagate the pothos the leaves are born smaller?

[@christinavonheidenstam3206]

whay must it be to difrant composts

[@JoyUsGarden]

It's what I like to use to feed my plants Christina - worm compost & compost. It's just my preference. Nell

[@christinavonheidenstam3206]

@@JoyUsGarden ok thank you so much

[@yelena7997]

You have gorgeous plants! I’ve a huge 31 yro Pothos that I propagate to give away to friends n family and have repotted it many times... Buh.. that pillowcase idea looked to be far more trouble, w/ potential damage, than it was worth... at least give the lady a satin case. ;) Peace

[@JoyUsGarden]

The pillow case has always worked just fine for me. The 1 I use is flannel. Gardening, like cooking, is personal - that's the beauty of it. Peace, Nell