How to Care for Epipremnum aureum

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

• Category: Foliage plant
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: indoors
• Native to: Solomon Islands
• Growth rate: Fast
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Air purifying: Helps clean indoor air.
• Traits: vining, hanging, beginner friendly, air purifying

Care Guide

• Light: Grows well in low light but prefers brighter conditions.
• Watering: Water when the surface of the soil is dry.
• Soil: General potting soil.
• Humidity: Average humidity.
• Temperature: 15~30°C
• Fertilizer: Fertilize once a month in spring and summer.

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..