PRODUCTION OF POTHOS (Epipremnum aureum) IN POTS

Abstract

The objective of the research was to know the process of pothos production (Epipremnum aureum), to evaluate fertilization doses and the application of gibberellic acid as a growth stimulator. Also, we aimed to make ornamental designs to give an added value to this ornamental species. The cuttings of the plant were collected in the ornamental species production areas of Córdoba, Veracruz, Mexico. In the greenhouse and with double plastic, the cuttings were established in water and then in pots with nutritious solution, placing four plants per pot. Foliar fertilization and irrigation by microaspertion were applied. Temperature, relative humidity and light were recorded every day. The growth of pothos plants were restricted by the low average temperature (15 °C) during the period evaluated. Gibberellic acid had no influence telephone growth. Pothos plants survived the low temperatures by good management of relative humidity, light intensity, and fertilization. These conditions allowed the plants to maintain their quality, and could be managed to make ornamental designs and give added value to the plants from 6 to 60 Mexican pesos.