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How to water Pothos plants

Udgivet November 20, 2025

How to water Pothos plants

How to water

Pothos plants are sensitive to water, and they do best when you let their soil dry out between waterings. About 1 inch of the soil should be dry before you give it more water.

If the soil is wet - snooze this action, we will remind you again in 2 days.

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Water over the soil

  1. Pour water over the soil, using, for example, a watering can or put the plant directly under a tap

  2. Continue adding water to the pot until it starts to run out from the drainage holes

  3. If you have a tray under the pot when watering, make sure you remove all the collected water afterwards - never let your plant sit in water

  4. If you watered under a tap make sure that water has stopped running out from the bottom before putting it back

Too much water can cause the roots to rot, black spots on the leaves can appear and the whole plant can collapse.
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Bottom watering

  1. Fill the plant tray with water

  2. Make sure the soil is in contact with the water on the tray

  3. Wait for about 10 minutes

  4. Feel the soil to see if it absorbed enough water —> if the soil is moist throughout, remove any excess water from the tray

  5. If it’s still dry —> add more water to the tray

  6. Wait 20 more minutes before removing the excess

Note

Bottom watering will not wash away salts and other minerals from the soil, so make sure to also give water over the soil every now and then.

Water bath

  1. Fill a bucket or any other vessel with lukewarm water

  2. Lower the whole pot down in the water, stop where the stem of the plant starts. Make sure all of the soil is under water

  3. The water will now start to bubble - wait until it stopped

  4. Lift the pot up and let the excess drain off

  5. Put your Pothos back in the cachepot or on the tray

  6. After 1 hour, check that your plant isn’t standing in water, if it is it might get overwatered and rot

Pothos plants can reach lengths up to 10 feet indoors. Let it climb on a moss stick - or your curtain rod!
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How do I know when to water my Pothos plant?

Water your Pothos plant when about 1 inch of its soil feels dry to the touch. Pothos plants thrive when their soil dries out between waterings.

What is the best way to top water a Pothos plant?

Pour water over the soil until it starts to run out from the drainage holes. If using a tray, make sure to remove all collected water afterwards to prevent the plant from sitting in it.

How do I bottom water my Pothos?

Fill the plant tray with water, ensuring the soil makes contact. Wait for about 10 minutes for the soil to absorb water, then check moisture levels. If still dry, add more water and wait 20 additional minutes before removing any excess.

Can I water my Pothos using a water bath method?

Yes, fill a bucket with lukewarm water and lower the whole pot until the soil is submerged. Wait for the water to stop bubbling, then lift the pot to let excess water drain before returning it to its spot.

What are the signs of an overwatered Pothos?

Overwatering can cause root rot, black spots to appear on the leaves, and can eventually lead to the entire plant collapsing.

Should I let my Pothos sit in water after watering?

No, you should never let your Pothos plant sit in collected water. Always remove any excess water from the tray or cachepot to prevent overwatering and potential root rot.

How to water Pothos plants

  1. Pour water over the soil, using a watering can or by putting the plant directly under a tap.

  2. Continue adding water to the pot until it starts to run out from the drainage holes.

  3. If you have a tray under the pot, make sure to remove all the collected water afterwards, never letting your plant sit in water.

  4. If you watered under a tap, ensure that water has stopped running out from the bottom before putting it back.