🌿 Propagating 10 Types of Scindapsus: How I Collected All My Vines and Rooted Them Easily in Soil
I had been growing about ten different types of Scindapsus (Pothos) indoors on my plant shelf under LED lights.
Over time, the vines became long, tangled, and spread across multiple pots.
So I decided to collect every vine, take massive cuttings, and propagate them all at once in my nursery.
What surprised me most was how incredibly easy it was — even when the cuttings were simply placed on top of soil and loosely covered, they rooted beautifully.
If you’re hesitating about propagating Scindapsus because you think it’s difficult, this method will change your mind.
1. Gathering All My Indoor Scindapsus Plants
I took all the pots from my plant shelf and laid them out on the floor.
There were about ten varieties, including classic green, variegated forms, and silvery types. This was the perfect moment to prune and refresh every plant.
2. Collecting the Cut Vines Into a Plastic Box
After cutting the vines, I gathered all of them into a large plastic container.
The amount was much bigger than I expected — a full box of healthy Scindapsus stems.
3. Bringing the Cuttings to the Nursery
I took the box of vines to the nursery, where I planned to root them all at once.
Even the messiest cuttings can grow well, as long as they have nodes.
4. Filling the Propagation Trays With Soil
I prepared several propagation trays and filled them with well-draining soil.
This is the only real preparation needed.
5. Placing Bare Stems Neatly on the Soil
Some cuttings had no leaves — just bare stems with nodes.
I laid them gently on top of the soil.
Even leafless stems can root extremely well.
6. Placing Leafy Cuttings on the Soil Surface
The leafy vines were placed the same way: simply on top of the soil, without burying them deeply.
7. When I Got Tired, I Just Piled Everything On
At one point, I stopped being careful and just piled the vines loosely across the tray.
Surprisingly, Scindapsus still manages to root itself.
This plant is incredibly forgiving for beginners.
8. Lightly Covering the Cuttings With Soil
I sprinkled a thin layer of soil on top — nothing precise, just enough to keep the stems lightly covered.
9. Watering Everything Well
A thorough watering helps settle the soil and allows the nodes to make contact with moisture.
10. After Watering — The Setup Complete
The trays were completely soaked and ready for rooting.
11. One Month Later — New Growth Everywhere
After about a month, nearly every cutting had rooted and started growing new leaves.
Even the messy pile rooted successfully.
🌱 Conclusion: Scindapsus Propagation Is Much Easier Than You Think
This experience taught me something important:
You don’t need perfect techniques, tools, or precision to propagate Scindapsus.
Even carelessly placed cuttings will root and grow.
For beginners, this means:
✔ Very low chance of failure
✔ No special skills required
✔ Zero financial risk
✔ You can multiply your plants for free
✔ A single pruning can turn into dozens of new plants
From a gardener’s perspective, it’s incredibly satisfying.
From a beginner’s perspective, it’s empowering — the plant practically grows itself.
If you’ve been intimidated by propagation, Scindapsus is the best plant to start with.
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