Water vs Soil Propagation: 7 Week Comparison with Pothos | Should I propagate in water or soil?

I've always wondered should I propagate in water or soil, so I did a 7 week comparison for water vs soil propagation for pothos! On day 1, I planted 6 cuttings in soil directly and put another 6 cuttings in water to root. When the roots of the water propagation had grown long enough, I moved them in soil. Then I compare the 2 pots at the end of week 7. I also share a few other advantages and disadvantages of water vs. soil propagation. Hope you enjoy the video!

0:00 - Day 1: Preparing for propagation
2:11 - Day 10: First update
2:37 - Day 17: Second update + mother plant growing back
3:33 - Day 24: Moving cuttings from water to soil
5:20 - Day 47: Final results!

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[Feraltrashlord]

I propagate my pothos in my fish tanks. My fish love to hide in the roots. The pathos are happy because they’re sucking up nutrients from the fish. Plus they help filter the tank

[vivyenvu]

As a new plant owner, I'd neurotically Google what's best for my plants. Everyone just said water and soil are two different options, but they didn't go in depth about how well the plants grow from each method. Thank you so much for doing this experiment and showing the results 😊

[Brian]

I had previously considered using water but when I take cuttings I typically take 20 or 25 and arrange them in a large hanging planter. It seemed like too many to fool with by adding an extra step. I've never had a Pothos cutting fail to thrive, these things are true to their name and pretty much unkillable :D

[bosstrap]

If I propagate cuttings directly into soil, I use small clear containers and place them around the perimeter of the container. That gives me the advantage of monitoring the root growth. Love your video, thanks

[anthonylewis]

i been growing pothos for 45 years and it always grows better in water to start,

[editzcorrales]

I think it would be cool to have a visual comparison of the overall root growth between the two propagations, despite a root poking out from the bottom of both pots.

[micahgoingback]

So glad to see a YouTube video that is complete from beginning to end to show actual results. Thanks for sharing you experiment.

[erwinslootweg]

A bit late to the party but for new viewers: normal houseplant potting soil has to much nutrient for newly rooting cutlings, which will make it harder (and sometimes impossible) to form roots. If "cutling/seed starting soil" would have been used, things might likely have gone a little different.

Just my 2 cents <3

[mortyrickerson]

I subbed simply because of how pleasant your voice is and also the smooth jazz. Love and peace ✌ 😌 💕

[Laura-vnnz]

thanks for this! currently rooting a few babies in water and this just doubled my morale! can't wait for the coming weeks ☺️🤞🏾

[cindylu]

Video looks clean and professional, not only shows the differences between two kinds of propagation but also shows the develop of the mother plant, not many videos show this part. Glad to watch and learn.

[prettysloth]

This was an awesome experiment thank you so much!! I have only ever propagated and left my trimmings in water. After watching your video I have the confidence to take some new trimmings, grow them in water and transfer them to soil. Thank you for all this great information.

[wackadakka]

someone did the same experiment with plain water, and water with small amount of fertiliser in it, the difference was noticable again

[ashura_]

Plant and us are alike. We need TIME, LOVE and CARE. Yes, it's a nature thing we need to bent down before leaping high above, right? Great experimental video! 😉👍

[fancyoo]

I got a cutting yesterday. I put it immediately in a cup of water in my car.. after 4hrs. It already had a one inch root. I guess the greenhouse effect of my warm car made them happy

[samjakrishnan]

This is the video I was looking for. Currently, I've put my cuttings in a bowl of water, as I couldn't get the right soil mix and was panicking already. Relieved a lot. Thank you❤

[michelledeehorticultrist]

I love water propagation! I am currently propagating string of hearts, monstera for the first time and pothos. It really does make a difference in the growth of the plant.

[abigail.j]

You got a new subscriber today. I love how you made this video, you not only did an accurate comparison of the end result but also showed what the main plant looked like after the cutting! 👍👍 I'm always for water propagation, like you here, I've had better success with it than soil propagation. 🌱💚

[dannettesavas]

I have glass vessels that hang on the wall that are filled with pothos all kinds and they stay in water all the time and they’re doing great

[andrewmcclure]

A lady that loves jazz and growing plants ❤