Golden Pothos
Epipremnum aureum
A popular vining houseplant with heart-shaped leaves that feature marbled variegation of green and yellow. It is known for its durability and trailing growth habit.
- Light
- Medium to bright indirect light is best; can tolerate low light but may lose variegation. Avoid direct sunlight which can scorch leaves.
- Water
- Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out halfway between waterings. Drooping leaves often indicate the plant is thirsty.
- Growth
- Perennial evergreen vine; can reach 20-40 feet in the wild but typically grows 6-10 feet as a houseplant. Rapid growth rate.
Care instructions
Provide bright, indirect light; water when the top inch of soil is dry; use well-draining potting mix; fertilize monthly during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertilizer.
Growing details
Sunlight
Medium to bright indirect light is best; can tolerate low light but may lose variegation. Avoid direct sunlight which can scorch leaves.
Watering
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out halfway between waterings. Drooping leaves often indicate the plant is thirsty.
Soil
Well-draining, peat-based potting mix with a pH of 6.1 to 6.5.
Hardiness zone
USDA zones 10-12; not frost-tolerant.
Growth habit
Perennial evergreen vine; can reach 20-40 feet in the wild but typically grows 6-10 feet as a houseplant. Rapid growth rate.
Bloom season
Rarely flowers in cultivation; produces a cream-colored spadix in the wild during its adult phase.
Propagation
Easily propagated via stem cuttings placed in water or moist soil, ensuring at least one node is submerged.
Common pests & issues
Susceptible to root rot if overwatered. Occasional pests include mealybugs and spider mites.
Similar species
Heartleaf Philodendron (Philodendron hederaceum) - distinguished by thinner leaves and different petiole structures.