Strange but smart Things You Can Do to Make Your Pothos Grow Wild in just 30 Days without changing your usual care routine.
Pothos is one of the easiest houseplants to grow, but with the right tricks, you can make it grow fast and wild in just 30 days. Whether your pothos is looking a little slow or you want a jungle-like vibe quickly, here are some simple things you can do to boost its growth.
Things You Can Do to Make Your Pothos Grow Wild
1. Use the Right Pot Size
If your pothos is in a tiny pot, its roots might be crowded. This slows down growth. Use a pot that is just one size bigger than the current one. It gives the roots room to stretch without drowning them in extra soil.
2. Give It Bright, Indirect Light
Pothos loves bright but indirect sunlight. If it gets too little light, it will grow slowly. Place it near a bright window but away from harsh sun rays. A sheer curtain works great for filtering the light.
3. Wrap the Pot in Aluminum Foil
This odd-looking trick actually reflects light back toward the plant. If your pothos sits in a low-light area, wrapping the inside of the pot (or the wall behind it) in aluminum foil helps increase available light. More light = faster photosynthesis = wilder growth.
4. Lightly Loosen the Top Soil Every 10 Days
Use a chopstick or a stick to poke and loosen the top inch of soil gently. This improves airflow to the roots and helps water reach deeper, evenly. A well-aerated root zone means stronger and faster root expansion.
5. Rotate the Pot by 90 Degrees Weekly
Most people forget this! Plants naturally lean toward the light. If you rotate the pot weekly, the whole plant gets even exposure. This encourages balanced leaf and vine growth on all sides, making your pothos look fuller, faster.
6. Add a Banana Peel Tea Soak
Chop up a banana peel and soak it in water for 2 days. Use that water to feed your pothos once every 2 weeks. It’s loaded with potassium and phosphorus—nutrients that boost root growth and larger leaves.
7. Use the “Buried Node” Trick
Bury part of a healthy vine (with at least one node) in the soil of the same pot while it’s still attached to the plant. It will grow roots at that spot, turning one vine into two and giving the pot a bushier look fast.
