Golden Pothos
Epipremnum aureum
A popular evergreen vine featuring heart-shaped, glossy green leaves adorned with subtle splashes and variegation of yellow or cream.
- Light
- Thrives in bright, indirect light for about 6 to 8 hours daily, but adapts well to lower light levels.
- Water
- Water every 1 to 2 weeks, allowing the soil to dry out between watering sessions to prevent root rot.
- Growth
- Trailing perennial vine that can extend several feet in length with a fast growth rate.
Care instructions
Provide bright, indirect sunlight and water thoroughly only when the top few inches of soil are dry. Use a well-draining potting mix and apply a balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during the growing season.
Growing details
Sunlight
Thrives in bright, indirect light for about 6 to 8 hours daily, but adapts well to lower light levels.
Watering
Water every 1 to 2 weeks, allowing the soil to dry out between watering sessions to prevent root rot.
Soil
Well-draining standard potting mix with a slightly acidic to neutral pH range of 6.1 to 6.5.
Hardiness zone
USDA zones 10 through 12 outdoors, commonly grown indoors in all zones.
Growth habit
Trailing perennial vine that can extend several feet in length with a fast growth rate.
Bloom season
Rarely blooms when grown indoors; mature plants in native outdoor habitats produce a greenish-white spathe inflorescence.
Propagation
Easily propagated through stem cuttings placed in water or directly into moist potting soil.
Common pests & issues
Susceptible to root rot from overwatering, and occasionally bothered by mealybugs or spider mites.
Similar species
Heartleaf Philodendron (Philodendron hederaceum), which can be distinguished by its thinner leaf texture and different stem sheath structures.