Golden Pothos
Epipremnum aureum
A popular evergreen climbing vine featuring heart-shaped, glossy green leaves adorned with vibrant yellow or white variegation and aerial roots that emerge from the nodes.
- Light
- Bright, indirect light for 6 to 8 hours daily; tolerates lower indoor light conditions.
- Water
- Water every 1 to 2 weeks allowing the soil to dry out completely between watering sessions. Avoid waterlogged conditions to prevent root issues.
- Growth
- Trailing or climbing perennial vine with a fast growth rate, capable of reaching mature indoor lengths of 6 to 10 feet or significantly longer outdoors.
Care instructions
Provide bright, indirect sunlight, water thoroughly when the top two inches of soil are dry, and use a well-draining potting medium. Feed with a balanced houseplant fertilizer once a month during the active growing season.
Growing details
Sunlight
Bright, indirect light for 6 to 8 hours daily; tolerates lower indoor light conditions.
Watering
Water every 1 to 2 weeks allowing the soil to dry out completely between watering sessions. Avoid waterlogged conditions to prevent root issues.
Soil
Well-draining, nutrient-rich potting soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH range of 6.1 to 6.5.
Hardiness zone
USDA hardiness zones 10 to 12 when grown outdoors; grown primarily as an indoor houseplant in cooler regions.
Growth habit
Trailing or climbing perennial vine with a fast growth rate, capable of reaching mature indoor lengths of 6 to 10 feet or significantly longer outdoors.
Bloom season
Non-flowering in typical indoor cultivation settings.
Propagation
Propagated easily through stem cuttings placed in water or directly into moist potting mix, ensuring each cutting includes at least one node.
Common pests & issues
Prone to root rot from overwatering and occasional infestations of mealybugs, scale insects, or spider mites, which can be managed with insecticidal soap.
Similar species
Heartleaf Philodendron (Philodendron hederaceum), distinguished by its thinner leaf texture and lack of distinct aerial root sheaths characteristic of Epipremnum.