{"id":2096,"date":"2025-06-30T12:14:38","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T12:14:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/acjradio.co.uk\/aquaponics\/are-pothos-hydroponic-unveiling-the-truth-about-growing-them\/"},"modified":"2025-06-30T12:14:38","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T12:14:38","slug":"are-pothos-hydroponic-unveiling-the-truth-about-growing-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/acjradio.co.uk\/aquaponics\/are-pothos-hydroponic-unveiling-the-truth-about-growing-them\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Pothos Hydroponic? Unveiling the Truth About Growing Them"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/acjradio.co.uk\/aquaponics\/are-pothos-hydroponic-unveiling-the-truth-about-growing-them\/#Pothos_and_Pump_Failures_My_Haphazard_Journey_into_Hydroponics\" >Pothos and Pump Failures: My Haphazard Journey into Hydroponics<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/acjradio.co.uk\/aquaponics\/are-pothos-hydroponic-unveiling-the-truth-about-growing-them\/#The_%E2%80%9CFishy%E2%80%9D_Friends\" >The \u201cFishy\u201d Friends<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/acjradio.co.uk\/aquaponics\/are-pothos-hydroponic-unveiling-the-truth-about-growing-them\/#Pumps_and_Problems\" >Pumps and Problems<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/acjradio.co.uk\/aquaponics\/are-pothos-hydroponic-unveiling-the-truth-about-growing-them\/#The_Turning_Point\" >The Turning Point<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/acjradio.co.uk\/aquaponics\/are-pothos-hydroponic-unveiling-the-truth-about-growing-them\/#Lessons_in_Loss\" >Lessons in Loss<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/acjradio.co.uk\/aquaponics\/are-pothos-hydroponic-unveiling-the-truth-about-growing-them\/#A_Warm_Takeaway\" >A Warm Takeaway<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pothos_and_Pump_Failures_My_Haphazard_Journey_into_Hydroponics\"><\/span>Pothos and Pump Failures: My Haphazard Journey into Hydroponics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>You know, nobody ever sits you down and gives you a guide on how aquaponics is a deep dive into a world of chaos and creativity. Half-a-dozen coffee cups deep one Saturday morning, I figured I&#8217;d go beyond my usual gardening routine and explore something a little&#8230; well, fishy.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>The small-town charm of our neighborhood often feels like an endless loop, where the postman knows your dog&#8217;s name and the school bell rings faithfully at three o&#8217;clock. Amidst that mundane rhythm, I thought, why not kick it up a notch? &quot;Aquaponics,&quot; I muttered under my breath, still unsure how to pronounce it. &quot;It\u2019s like the pinnacle of gardening, right?&quot; <\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>A week later, I found myself rummaging through my old shed, cursing the spiders that had claimed it as their home. I salvaged an old hydroponic kit I\u2019d bought during an ambitious online shopping spree a few years back. The box was dusty, the instructions long gone, but I had a vision. A real \u201cEureka!\u201d moment, filled with delusions of grandeur. My plan? To combine fish and plants, including my beloved pothos, into a self-sustaining ecosystem right in the backyard.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_%E2%80%9CFishy%E2%80%9D_Friends\"><\/span>The \u201cFishy\u201d Friends<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>After a long week cheerleading my kids through the usual homework battles and parent-teacher meetings, I strolled to a nearby pet store. I was ready to select my aquatic companions. Giddy and somewhat naive, I chose goldfish because, well, they seemed easy and cheerful. I imagined decorative orange and white fish darting through the water as I basked in my agricultural achievements. <\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>I hesitated as I placed them in their new home, but the sight of those little fins fluttering was intoxicating. They swam around for a brief moment until reality slapped me  in the face: I hadn\u2019t set up the water properly.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>You should\u2019ve seen me\u2014the water smelled like swampy feet, and I remember thinking, \u201cThis is not what the internet led me to believe!\u201d I had forgotten about the whole pH level situation. Who knew fish needed their water treated? Armed with more enthusiasm than knowledge, I decided to wing it.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pumps_and_Problems\"><\/span>Pumps and Problems<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>After a few days of watching my goldfish swim sluggishly, I quickly realized I needed a pump. You know, one of those magical gadgets that cycle the water? But when I finally hooked it up, let me tell you, it was like watching a toddler try to put together a puzzle\u2014nothing seemed to click. The whirring pump came and went, and I spent a full afternoon fiddling with the damn thing, reading-and-re-reading the indecipherable instructions.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Every time I thought I\u2019d nailed it, there was either too much noise or too little water circulating\u2014both symptoms of impending doom. I even resorted to YouTube, capturing the image of my dog looking at me as if I was losing my mind. What had I got myself into?<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Weeks rolled by, and I was losing hope. I spent many mornings staring down at my pond of stinky water, where those goldfish had survived against all odds. How was I supposed to grow beautiful pothos in this swamp? One morning, I swear I saw the water turning green, a sign that detritus was winning the battle. I considered throwing in the towel, just planting pothos in soil like normal people. <\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Turning_Point\"><\/span>The Turning Point<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>But frustration can give way to inventive solutions. After sulking in my coffee one afternoon, I recalled some advice a neighbor once gave about cleaning the aquarium. I dove deep into research and settled on making a DIY filter with a couple of old socks, some charcoal I found somewhere in the garage, and a plastic container. It wasn&#8217;t pretty, but desperate times call for creative measures, right? <\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Miraculously, it worked! The water began clearing up. My pothos cuttings were begging for attention, so I moved them into the system. I one-upped my game by incorporating some LED grow lights I had sitting in the attic\u2014bonus!<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Over the next days, I learned to embrace the chaos. I discovered how amazing it felt to see healthy roots diving into the water; they weren\u2019t just plants anymore; they were my little triumphs. The fish were happier too, and for the first time, I felt that blissful harmony the experts always bragged about. <\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lessons_in_Loss\"><\/span>Lessons in Loss<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Yet, there were losses too. Some fish didn\u2019t make it, and each one felt like a personal defeat. I held little funerals for them, complete with a makeshift grave under my most flourishing pothos. I never realized that through this quirky journey, I had developed an odd kinship with them, and I grieved too, hoping my haphazard methods improved their lives, however brief.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>The process had its ups and downs, but each hurdle brought me wisdom and an appreciation for nature&#8217;s resilience\u2014not just in plants, but in my stubborn spirit. I&#8217;d sit on my back porch, watching the water sparkle in the late afternoon sun, sipping coffee and realizing that sometimes, it\u2019s the journey, not the perfect outcome, that counts.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Warm_Takeaway\"><\/span>A Warm Takeaway<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>So, if you\u2019re toying with the idea of doing something a little out there\u2014like building your own hydroponics or diving into aquaponics\u2014don\u2019t stress about perfection. Dive in. Don\u2019t be afraid to make mistakes or kill a few fish along the way because that\u2019s part of it. It\u2019s not just about growing plants; it\u2019s about growing yourself, your understanding, your connection to life that doesn&#8217;t always go to plan.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re interested in starting your own adventure, I encourage you to take that plunge. Just start. You\u2019ll figure it out as you go, one quirky choice at a time.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>And hey, join the next session where we will dive deeper into the world of hydroponics together! <a href=\"https:\/\/fce49htbqedc4go15igazdx60k.hop.clickbank.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reserve your seat here.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pothos and Pump Failures: My Haphazard Journey into Hydroponics You know, nobody ever sits you down and gives you a guide on how aquaponics is a deep dive into a world of chaos and creativity. 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