I just bought this pothos roughly a week and a half ago, and I’m really rooting for him. I know these are pretty hardy plants but do have a small concern. A couple of the leaves look a little questionable, but I don’t think it’s anything too concerning but if it is, please let me know. The pot I have it in has no drainage holes, but there is a big part of the ceramic that is not glazed. Is that porous enough for water to escape through just worried about root rot. Any other tips will be greatly appreciated, but I am limited with my resources as I am currently living in a dorm. Thank you!
by Lvgwig
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The unglazed part of the ceramic will retain water better. Id say drill a hole in the bottom but if you cant do that just make sure the soil doesnt stay damp near the roots.
Looks like it could actually work as a self watering pot. If it’s terracotta, it’s porous enough that if you put water in the glazed pot, the terracotta will absorb the water and keep the soil moist 👍 just fill it with enough water that it would all get absorbed/dried in 5 days and refill water on the 7th day. 👍
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I have a pothos in the same pot – it looked about like yours when I planted it. I always keep water in the bottom and also water the top slightly once every 1-2 weeks, but honestly I don’t know if that’s necessary. She’s clearly happy so I’m not changing anything! 😂