Why has the common pothos plant refused to bloom for decades?
In short: The pothos is a resilient staple in many homes, yet it remains notoriously difficult to flower. This video explores why even the most skilled gardeners have struggled to see a single blossom from this plant in nearly sixty years.
Despite its ability to thrive in various environments, the pothos plant presents a botanical mystery: it has not flowered naturally in almost 60 years. This video investigates the reasons behind the plant's shy reproductive nature and why its blossoms remain so elusive to enthusiasts.
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