Golden Pothos
Epipremnum aureum
A popular evergreen vine featuring heart-shaped, glossy green leaves variegated with splashes and streaks of yellow or cream.
- Light
- Thrives in bright, indirect light for about 6 to 8 hours daily, but adapts well to lower light conditions.
- Water
- Allow the soil to dry out partially between waterings. Water thoroughly until it drains from the bottom, and avoid letting the pot sit in standing water.
- Growth
- Trailing or climbing perennial vine with a rapid growth rate, capable of reaching indoor lengths of 6 to 10 feet or more when supported.
Care instructions
Provide bright, indirect sunlight and water only when the top few inches of soil are completely dry. Use a well-draining potting mix and apply a balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during the active growing season.
Growing details
Sunlight
Thrives in bright, indirect light for about 6 to 8 hours daily, but adapts well to lower light conditions.
Watering
Allow the soil to dry out partially between waterings. Water thoroughly until it drains from the bottom, and avoid letting the pot sit in standing water.
Soil
Prefers a rich, loose, well-draining potting mix with a slightly acidic to neutral pH range of 6.1 to 6.5.
Hardiness zone
USDA Hardiness Zones 10 through 12; typically grown as an indoor houseplant in cooler regions.
Growth habit
Trailing or climbing perennial vine with a rapid growth rate, capable of reaching indoor lengths of 6 to 10 feet or more when supported.
Bloom season
Rarely blooms when kept as an indoor container plant; flowers are small arums which almost never appear indoors.
Propagation
Easily propagated through stem cuttings placed in water or directly into moist potting soil, ideally during spring or summer.
Common pests & issues
Prone to root rot if overwatered. Mealybugs and scale insects may occasionally appear and can be treated with insecticidal soap.
Similar species
Often confused with Philodendron hederaceum (Heartleaf Philodendron), which features thinner leaves and lacks the specific cream or yellow variegation patterns typical of golden pothos.