Golden Pothos
Epipremnum aureum
$44.99
Golden pothos has green leaves marked with yellow and trailing stems that suit shelves or hanging pots in low to bright indirect light.
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- LightLow to medium
- WaterTop 2 inches of soil are dry, then drain fully
- Care levelEasy
- Pot4" or 6" nursery pot
Care at a glance (click to expand or collapse)
| Light | Low to bright indirect light |
|---|---|
| Water | Water when the top 2 inches of soil are dry, then drain fully |
| Humidity | Average home humidity |
| Mature size | Trails 6 to 10 ft indoors |
| Pot fit | 4" or 6" nursery pot |
| Care level | Easy: forgives a late watering and copes with a range of light |
Pothos Care Guide (Light, Water, Soil, Toxicity, and Propagation)Care notes by Nick Alan
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About this plant
Pothos Care Guide (Light, Water, Soil, Toxicity, and Propagation)
Care notes by Nick AlanGolden pothos is an easy trailing vine with green leaves and uneven yellow markings. It suits shelves and hanging pots.
At a glance
- Plant: Golden pothos (Epipremnum)
- Light: Low to bright indirect light. Keep it out of hot midday sun.
- Water: Water when the top 2 inches of soil are dry. Soak the mix, then let excess water drain away fully.
- Look: Green leaves with uneven yellow markings. Vines can trail 6 to 10 feet indoors.
- Care level: Easy. Good on shelves and in hanging pots.
- Temperature and humidity: 65 to 85 degrees F, away from cold drafts. Average home humidity is fine.
- Grooming: Trim long stems to keep growth near the pot. Give the vines a pole if you want them to climb. Turn the pot every few weeks and wipe dusty leaves with a damp cloth.
- Yellow leaves: Check first for soil that stays wet. An occasional older leaf can yellow naturally.
- Repotting: Repot when roots circle the pot or reach through the drainage holes, usually every year or two. Move up one pot size.
- Propagation: Cut below a node and keep at least one leaf on the cutting. Root it in water or damp potting mix in bright, indirect light. Pot it once roots are a few inches long.
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Where to put this plant
Needs: Low to medium light
Find the window you have. Each one gives a different kind of light.
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East-facing windowGentle morning sun, then bright shade.Best spot
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South-facing windowBrightest, with sun most of the day.3 to 5 ft back
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West-facing windowStrong, hot afternoon sun.3 to 5 ft back
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North-facing windowSoft, steady light with no direct sun.At the glass
Distance changes it too
Grows well alongside
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Questions people ask
How do I propagate pothos?
For pothos in general: cut below a node and keep at least one leaf on the cutting. Root it in water or damp potting mix in bright, indirect light. Pot it once roots are a few inches long.
How often should I water Golden Pothos?
Water when the top 2 inches of soil are dry, then drain fully. Check the soil with a finger rather than watering on a set day.
How much light does Golden Pothos need?
Low to bright indirect light. The care card above lists water, size and pot fit.