Golden Pothos
Epipremnum aureum
A popular evergreen vine featuring heart-shaped, glossy leaves splashed with golden-yellow variegation, growing via aerial roots.
- Light
- Bright, indirect light for 6 to 8 hours daily; tolerates low indirect light.
- Water
- Allow the top soil to dry completely between waterings. Water deeply until it runs out of drainage holes, avoiding waterlogged conditions.
- Growth
- Trailing or climbing perennial vine, reaching mature indoor lengths of 6 to 10 feet with a moderate growth rate.
Care instructions
Provide bright, indirect sunlight, water thoroughly when the top two inches of soil dry out, plant in well-draining potting mix, and feed with a balanced houseplant fertilizer monthly during the growing season.
Growing details
Sunlight
Bright, indirect light for 6 to 8 hours daily; tolerates low indirect light.
Watering
Allow the top soil to dry completely between waterings. Water deeply until it runs out of drainage holes, avoiding waterlogged conditions.
Soil
Well-draining, peat-based potting mix with a slightly acidic to neutral pH between 6.1 and 6.5.
Hardiness zone
USDA zones 10 through 12 when grown outdoors; primarily grown indoors in cooler regions.
Growth habit
Trailing or climbing perennial vine, reaching mature indoor lengths of 6 to 10 feet with a moderate growth rate.
Bloom season
Non-flowering
Propagation
Propagated easily through stem cuttings placed in water or directly into moist potting mix, ensuring each cutting includes a node.
Common pests & issues
Susceptible to root rot from overwatering, mealybugs, and scale insects. Prevent by ensuring proper drainage and inspecting foliage regularly.
Similar species
Heartleaf Philodendron (Philodendron hederaceum), which can be distinguished by its thinner leaf texture and lack of distinct aerial root nodes on petioles.