Golden Pothos
Epipremnum aureum
A popular trailing vine with glossy, heart-shaped green leaves that often feature yellow or white variegation.
- Light
- Bright, indirect light for 6 to 8 hours daily; tolerates lower light conditions but variegation may fade.
- Water
- Water every 1 to 2 weeks, allowing the soil to dry out completely between watering sessions to prevent moisture-related root issues.
- Growth
- Trailing perennial vine that can grow up to 20 to 40 feet long in natural habitats, while indoor specimens are typically kept shorter through pruning.
Care instructions
Provide bright, indirect light and water thoroughly when the top few inches of soil become dry. Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the active growing season.
Growing details
Sunlight
Bright, indirect light for 6 to 8 hours daily; tolerates lower light conditions but variegation may fade.
Watering
Water every 1 to 2 weeks, allowing the soil to dry out completely between watering sessions to prevent moisture-related root issues.
Soil
Well-draining potting mix rich in organic matter, with a preferred pH range of 6.1 to 6.5.
Hardiness zone
USDA zones 10 to 12 when grown outdoors; typically kept as an indoor container plant in cooler climates.
Growth habit
Trailing perennial vine that can grow up to 20 to 40 feet long in natural habitats, while indoor specimens are typically kept shorter through pruning.
Bloom season
Non-flowering
Propagation
Easily propagated through stem cuttings placed in water or directly into moist potting mix, ideally during spring or summer.
Common pests & issues
Prone to root rot if overwatered. May occasionally attract pests such as mealybugs or spider mites, which can be treated with insecticidal soap.
Similar species
Heartleaf Philodendron (Philodendron hederaceum), which can be distinguished by its petiole structure and newer leaves emerging from a protective scale.