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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
MaryKay, Master Gardener, Tree Care Advisor Replied January 18, 2025, 2:51 PM EST

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