Water Epipremnum aureum only when the upper compost or potting mix is approaching dryness. NC State also describes letting the well-drained medium dry out between waterings.
How to water Epipremnum aureum
Check below the surface first. Water Epipremnum aureum as the upper mix approaches dryness, then wet the root ball without leaving the pot in standing water.
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When to water
How to water thoroughly
- Check below the surface before watering, then wet the root ball without leaving the pot in water. Use room-temperature rainwater or filtered water when possible to preserve the slightly acidic medium.
- Use an open, moisture-retentive but well-drained medium and a container that can release excess water. Persistent wetness can cause root rot.
Signs of too much or too little water
Yellowing, falling leaves, blackened leaf margins and root rot are warning patterns to inspect alongside moisture and drainage rather than reasons to water automatically.
Sources
- Royal Horticultural SocietyWatering; planting; compost; root rot; houseplant context
- North Carolina State University Extension Gardener Plant ToolboxDescription; watering; soil drainage; problems