How to Care for Epipremnum aureum (Pothos)

Korean name: 포토스

A vining plant also known as golden pothos. It looks beautiful when draped from hanging baskets or shelves. Its strong vitality makes it ideal for beginners.

Key facts

Care Guide

Detailed care guide

Pothos is a hardy, vigorous vining plant that's easy to grow indoors. It adds a lush, fresh touch to any space, which makes it very popular.

Watering

Water when the soil surface is dry — about once a week is typical. Overwatering can easily turn the leaves yellow and mushy, so be careful.

Light

It grows well even in low light, but grows even healthier with more bright light. If light is too low, the stems can stretch out, so a spot with a reasonable amount of sun is best.

Humidity

Typical indoor humidity is enough. In dry conditions the leaf tips can dry out, so be sure to ventilate well.

Temperature

It grows well at 15–30°C. Growth can slow if it gets too cold, so avoid sudden temperature changes.

A common first-timer mistake

The most common mistake is overwatering. Water only after the soil has dried, and don't let water pool under the pot.

If you have pets

If pets eat pothos, it may cause mild symptoms like vomiting or diarrhea. It's safest to keep it out of reach of chewing pets.

Care by Season

In spring and summer, growth speeds up, so fertilizing once a month is fine. In fall and winter, it's okay to skip fertilizer, and cut back on how much you water. When the season changes, check for temperature and environmental shifts so the plant doesn't get stressed suddenly.

Common Problems and Fixes

Yellow, mushy leaves may mean you've been watering too often — make sure to check that the soil has dried out enough. Dry, browning leaf tips, on the other hand, can be a sign of dry air or insufficient water. If light is insufficient, the stems will stretch out, so move it somewhere brighter.

Repotting and Propagation

Consider repotting pothos once the roots have filled the pot. Standard potting soil is enough, just make sure drainage is good so the roots can breathe. It propagates easily from stem nodes — take a healthy cutting and place it in soil or water, and new shoots will start to sprout.

Who It's For

A great fit for anyone new to plants or anyone with a busy schedule. It's remarkably hardy and grows healthy without much special care, and it fits well anywhere indoors. Also recommended for anyone who wants to add a pop of green to their space.

Written by AI from the care facts in this entry. Treat it as a starting point.

Common questions

How often should you water Epipremnum aureum?

Water when the surface of the soil is dry. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Epipremnum aureum?

It likes Grows well in low light but prefers brighter conditions.. You can grow it indoors. Use General potting soil..

Is Epipremnum aureum safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Epipremnum aureum good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 15~30°C. Humidity: Average humidity.. Fertilise Fertilize once a month in spring and summer..