Question
I have a cutting from a Pothos ivy that has been growing very well in a bottle of water for about half a year now. (In case this is important, the water is changed regularly whenever there's a hint of cloudiness, and every few months I add a small amount of fertilizer, not enough to see the water discolored, which always makes it shoot up a little bit.) The roots are very long, probably about a foot-ish, and have developed some small projections (~1/2 inch long at most) closer to the top of the roots. I want to plant it outside and let it climb, but I don't know if a plant that has received such an extended water growth would transition well. Would you advise transporting it outside, or not? Would I need to first stabilize it in a regular pot to get it used to soil? Or will it have to be a water culture forever? Thanks for your time.

Answer
Hi Adam,
Thanx for your question.  Pothos can safely be transplanted to a pot and then be transitioned outdoors provided your climate is amenable to the pothos.  Your climate must be frost-free in order for the pothos to be fully successful.  If your climate is frost-free take your pothos (it is not an ivy, by the way) and plant it in a deep pot with a rich potting soil.  Keep the soil moist and put the pot outdoors in a shady place for about 10 days.  After that, you can plant the pothos preferable near a tree or trellis.  It enjoys shade to part-sun.  I hope this helps.
Tom