I’m looking for recommendations for easy-to-grow houseplants that I can start at home. I wish you success in my first foray into growing houseplants.
— Letitia Brooks, Evanston
Pothos is a tropical climbing plant that is easy to care for, so it would be a great choice for you. There are many different varieties of pothos with different leaf colors and patterns to choose from, but not all flowers are grown for the leaves. They tolerate a wide range of indoor environments and perform well in low light as well as bright indirect light, giving you great flexibility in where you can grow them at home. or the variegation may be lost if the light is too weak. Especially if the variegation is white. Only the green part of the leaves can make energy for the plant, so you must be able to get enough light for energy. As an added benefit, pothos plants can help improve indoor air quality. Pothos has a poisonous plant and contains calcium oxalate, which can cause irritation and vomiting if eaten. There is a possibility.
Pothos vines do not cling to trellises or supports by themselves, but can be trained onto supports to make them appear entwined. control. Pothos works well in hanging he baskets, plant stands, and bookshelves. If you need to repot your pothos, use a container or growing medium formulated for houseplants. Plan to water more frequently when the plant is in bright light, and less water in low light conditions. Wilting indicates submersion. You can also fertilize your pothos plants once every 1-3 months to speed up growth, but most gardeners are able to get the plants to grow well with very little fertilizer.
For additional botanical advice, contact the Chicago Botanical Garden’s Botanical Information Service. plantinfo@chicagobotanic.orgTim Johnson is the Senior Director of Horticulture at the Chicago Botanical Garden.