Rooting Golden Pothos Cuttings: Transitioning from Water to Soil for Stronger Roots

Pothos Propagation: Water vs. Vermiculite

Cuttings in water will root, but the roots are brittle. For a robust plant, move them to a moist vermiculite/perlite mix once roots are 1‑2 inches long.

Steps

1. Wait for roots to fill the water container.
2. Transfer to a pot with moist vermiculite.
3. Keep humid (bag over pot) until new leaves appear.
4. Then pot into regular potting soil.

This yields a stronger root system and faster establishment.