soil with fertilizer for transplanting pathos cutting - Ask Extension
I would like to know if a soil mix containing .13, .04 and .13 is suitable for transplanting pathos cuttings?
Thank you.
Elaine
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soil with fertilizer for transplanting pathos cutting #891647
Asked January 16, 2025, 3:47 PM EST
I would like to know if a soil mix containing .13, .04 and .13 is suitable for transplanting pathos cuttings?
Thank you.
Elaine
Anoka County Minnesota
Expert Response
I am guessing that you are asking about NPK fertilizer. When you say .13 of nitrogen are you looking at individual components or a fertilizer mix? Are you trying to dilute a standard nitrogen component? Just as important as those numbers is what’s in the potting mix. The following website will help you better understand these factors.
https://extension.psu.edu/homemade-potting-media/
You would probably have better luck with rooting the cuttings first either in water or a propagating mix such a perlite or vermiculite. I usually root my pothos cuttings in water first which helps them develop a good root system before planting. Also I never fertilize until the root structures are pretty well developed as fertilizer can burn tender roots. See:
1.
https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/yard-and-garden-propagating-houseplants
2.
https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/how-to/how-propagate-houseplants-stem-tip-cuttings
https://extension.psu.edu/homemade-potting-media/
You would probably have better luck with rooting the cuttings first either in water or a propagating mix such a perlite or vermiculite. I usually root my pothos cuttings in water first which helps them develop a good root system before planting. Also I never fertilize until the root structures are pretty well developed as fertilizer can burn tender roots. See:
1.
https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/yard-and-garden-propagating-houseplants
2.
https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/how-to/how-propagate-houseplants-stem-tip-cuttings