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How To Propagate A Satin Pothos (Scindapsus Pictus)
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Satin pothos are actually not pothos at all. They are Scindapsus pictus, a different genus.
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First, wait until your Satin Pothos has grown strands long enough to trail. Propagation will make the plant fuller.
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Using clean scissors, snip off a section that is 4" long or has 3 nodes.
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Nodes are the small, brown bumps under each leaf. This is where the new roots will come from.
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Remove the lowest leaf, and place the cutting and lowest node in room temperature water.
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Make sure the cuttings are placed in an area that gets bright, indirect light. A good spot is near the plant's mother.
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Change and refill the water about once a week to keep it fresh. Remember to keep nodes submerged.
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Roots will take anywhere from 1 to 4 weeks to appear. If it's been 3 weeks, try submerging a second node in water.
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Once roots are at least 1" long you can plant the cuttings. Pack down the soil lightly and water. Monitor the soil and water when it dries out.
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