The pot you choose affects how often you water and whether your plant drowns. Here’s how to pick the right one (and why drainage holes aren’t optional).
Drainage holes aren’t strictly necessary for Pothos — but I cannot stress enough how much easier they make everything. Growing a Pothos in a pot without drainage holes is like growing one in low light: technically possible, but you’re making life significantly harder for yourself for no real reason. What do drainage holes actually do? … Read more
AYour Pothos pot should be about an inch larger in diameter than the root ball. BUT pot size is one of those things that isn’t one-size-fits-all. How you water, what soil you’re using, and how much light your plant gets all affect what size plant your Pothos needs. Why pot size matters The main reason … Read more
Self-watering pots are perfectly fine for Pothos. They can take some of the guesswork out of watering and give you a bit more leeway if you’re prone to forgetting. The catch — and I say this with love — is that you do still have to water. If you were hoping to buy a pot … Read more
The short answer: terracotta if you overwater, plastic if you underwater or forget. Both work perfectly well for Pothos — the difference is in how each material handles moisture, and that matters a lot more than aesthetics (unless it doesn’t, in which case you’ll have to change your care). Why does pot material matter for … Read more
The best pot for your Pothos is whatever suits your watering habits. I cannot stress that enough. If you overwater, go terracotta and keep it snug. If you forget to water, go plastic or ceramic and give yourself a little more wiggle room. The only non-negotiable is drainage holes. Does the type of pot actually … Read more