Golden Pothos Plant

Golden Pothos Plant

Pothos is arguably one of the easiest houseplants to grow, even if you’re someone who forgets to water your plants often enough. This trailing vine, native to the Solomon Islands in the South Pacific, has pointed, heart-shaped green leaves that are sometimes variegated with white, yellow, or pale green striations. Pothos can be planted indoors throughout the entire year and will grow quickly, often adding between 12 to 18 inches of length in a month.

Potting Pothos Plants

• Pothos plants do not like to sit in wet soil; their roots will rot.
• Plant pothos in a general well-draining potting mix (or a soilless mix). If you have it on hand, feel free to mix in a few handfuls of perlite or coco coir to increase the drainage capacity of your potting mix.
• Pothos does well in a hanging basket to show off the vines, or in a regular pot placed on a plant stand. They can be allowed to grow up walls, though their aerial roots—which they use to attach themselves to surfaces like trees or other vertical structures—can strip paint, so keep an eye on where their vines are growing.

How to Care for Pothos Plants

• Keep pothos plants in a warm location; room temperature is ideal. If exposed to regular drafts or colder temperatures, the plant’s growth can be affected.
• Place pothos in bright, indirect light. They will tolerate low light, but will not grow as vigorously and may lose some or all of the variegation in their leaves.
• Only water when the soil feels dry. Pothos do not like wet soil; leaves will begin to yellow.
• Cut back vines just above a leaf to make the plant bushier.
• The large, waxy leaves can gather dust; gently wipe them periodically.
• Remove any rotted or dead stems and any spotted leaves.