Basic Information about your Pothos

Scientific name: Epipremnum aureum

Common names: Golden Pothos, Devil’s Ivy

Plant type: Tropical perennial vine

Family: Araceae

Native range: Mo’orea in French Polynesia (but widely naturalized in tropical regions worldwide)

Natural habitat: Tropical forests, where it climbs trees or trails along the forest floor in shaded, humid environments

Difficulty level: Beginner friendly

Fun fact:

Golden Pothos is loved for its heart-shaped green leaves streaked with yellow variegation, and it’s famously easy to propagate from cuttings, making it a favorite for both homes and offices

How to care for your Golden Pothos

LIGHT
It can survive in low light, but grows faster in bright indirect light.

WATER
Water it once a week. Wait until the top substrate is dry

HUMIDITY
It grows well in low humidity, but high humidity between 40% and 60% will allow the plant to thrive and grow. .

TEMPERATURE
It prefers temperatures of 65 to 85 degrees.

FOOD
It likes to be fed monthly or every other month with a general houseplant fertilizer.

PET-FRIENDLYNESS
Pothos are harmful to pets. Digestion of this plant will cause irritation


Additional Tips*
This plant will benefit from a moss support or a coconut fiber support. Any type of support that can contribute to its growth pattern will help this plant reach maturity.

When this plant reaches maturity it tends to fenestrate.

Use a well-draining substrate, such as a mixture of coconut fiber, perlite, pine bark, and activated charcoal. This ensures good aeration and prevents excess humidity.

Common Issues for your Pothos

  • Leggy Growth

    Long stems with large spaces between leaves usually mean the plant is reaching for light. Move it closer to a bright, indirect light source and prune long vines.

  • Crispy Leaf Edges

    Brown, crispy edges can come from dry conditions, inconsistent watering, or environmental stress. Keep watering consistent and increase humidity if the air is very dry.

  • Droopy Leaves

    Drooping usually means the plant is thirsty or experiencing environmental stress. Check the soil and water thoroughly if the top portion feels dry.

  • Low Variegation

    Low variegation means new leaves are producing less white coloring than expected. Give the plant bright indirect light and avoid heavy pruning of the more colorful growth.

  • Yellow Leaves

    Yellow leaves are commonly caused by excess moisture or naturally aging foliage. Let the soil dry slightly between waterings and remove heavily yellowed leaves.

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