Hey everyone, it’s your boy back again with another plant experiment! Today, we’re diving into the world of pothos, specifically, their sunlight needs. I’ve been messing around with these plants for a while now, and I’ve noticed some interesting stuff about how they react to different light conditions.
So, I started out by getting a few golden pothos cuttings. I planted some in pots and put them in different spots around my place. I wanted to see how they’d do with various levels of light, from bright indirect light to shadier corners. I also have a few pothos that I’ve just rooted in water, and I thought it’d be cool to see if their light needs were any different.
- Batch 1: Placed about 2-3 feet away from an east-facing window. These guys got a good dose of morning sun and then bright, indirect light for the rest of the day.
- Batch 2: Positioned 5-10 feet from my south-facing window. This spot gets a bit less intense light, but it’s still pretty bright.
- Batch 3: Tucked away in a corner that gets some indirect light but is definitely on the dimmer side. I was curious to see how they’d handle these lower-light conditions.
- Batch 4: These were my water-rooted cuttings. I kept them in a spot with medium indirect light to see if they were as easygoing as everyone says.
I made sure to give each batch around 10-12 hours of light each day. For the ones further from the windows, I used some artificial light to supplement, especially in the evenings. I also rotated the plants occasionally to make sure they were getting even light exposure.
Here’s what I found out:
- The east-facing window crew was thriving. They grew pretty quickly, and their leaves looked vibrant and healthy.
- The ones by the south-facing window did well, too, but their growth was a bit slower. The leaves were still a nice color, but they weren’t as lush as the first batch.
- The low-light corner plants surprised me. They didn’t grow as fast, but they didn’t look sickly, either. Their leaves were a bit smaller and darker green, but they seemed to be hanging in there just fine. One of them started losing older leaves, so I moved it closer to a light source, and it perked up.
- The water-rooted cuttings were the real troopers. They didn’t seem to mind the medium light at all and continued to put out new roots and leaves like champs.
So, what’s the takeaway here? Pothos are pretty adaptable when it comes to light. They definitely prefer bright, indirect light, but they can tolerate lower light levels better than a lot of other plants. My pothos in the darker corner didn’t grow as fast or as big, but it was still alive and kicking. I do have to say that when they start losing leaves, that’s a sign they need more light. Also, the water-rooted cuttings showed me just how easy these plants are to care for, even with just moderate light.
Based on my little experiment, if you want your pothos to really thrive, give them plenty of bright, indirect light. But if you’ve only got a dimmer spot, don’t worry too much. They’ll probably still do okay, just not as spectacular. And remember, if they start to look sad, try moving them a bit closer to a light source. These plants are pretty forgiving, so don’t be afraid to experiment a bit to find the perfect spot for them in your home.
That’s all for now, folks! Hope this helps you with your own pothos adventures. Keep it green, and I’ll catch you in the next one!
