Houseplant hacks: can pothos help new cuttings to root?
The hormone-packed pothos plant might encourage healthy root growth in other cuttings – or it might not. But you’ve nothing to lose by trying
TL;DR
- A popular plant hack claims pothos cuttings speed up rooting in other plants by releasing auxins into shared water.
- This theory lacks scientific proof, and even commercial rooting hormones break down quickly in water.
- Anecdotal evidence suggests the method might help, but many cuttings root well under good conditions regardless.
- Trying the hack is harmless, may offer slight benefits, and results in a free pothos plant.