How to Care for Pothos
Epipremnum aureum
ABOUT POTHOS
Popular varieties:
- Neon (first photo top left)
- Golden (second & third photos)
- Marble Queen
Pothos is one of the most popular houseplants and a perfect choice for beginner plant parents. Known for its trailing vines and heart-shaped leaves, this easy-care plant is extremely forgiving and adaptable, thriving in a wide range of indoor environments. Whether displayed on a shelf, hanging basket, or trailing from a tabletop, it adds lush greenery and effortless style to virtually any room of your home or office.
It is also recognized as one of the most effective houseplants for helping remove certain common indoor air pollutants.
WATERING
When should I water my Pothos?
To see if your plant needs water, stick your finger about an inch down into the soil. If the soil feels dry, water. Do not water if the soil feels moist. Unsure? Check again in a few days.
Never mist your foliage. Misting leaves causes fungal issues and disease. The only plants that are okay to mist are ferns and carnivorous plants.
LIGHT NEEDS
Grows best in medium indirect light but tolerate low light areas well.
GROWTH
Typically grows several feet long on cascading stems.
SOIL NEEDS
Prefers moist, well-drained soil.
TEMPERATURE & HUMIDITY
Prefers average humidity and adapts well to normal household temperatures.
FERTILIZING
Can be fertilized March through October with an all-purpose houseplant food. To help it grow optimally and evenly, occasionally dust the leaves, and rotate the pot by a ¼ turn once a month. Prune only when needed.
ARE POTHOS PET SAFE?
According to the ASPCA, it is toxic to dogs and cats.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Yellowing leaves are often caused by over-watering. Drooping leaves are most often caused by low humidity levels and underwatering.
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The Benefits of Houseplants
(…and why we love them)
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Enhance cognitive skills
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