Golden Pothos
Epipremnum aureum
An evergreen climbing vine featuring heart-shaped, glossy leaves variegated with splashes of yellow and white.
- Light
- Bright, indirect light for about 6 to 8 hours per day, though it can tolerate lower light conditions.
- Water
- Water thoroughly when the top soil is dry to the touch, approximately every 1 to 2 weeks. Allow excess water to drain completely.
- Growth
- Trailing perennial vine that can grow up to 20 to 40 feet in its native habitat, but typically kept much shorter in container culture indoors.
Care instructions
Provide bright, indirect sunlight and water when the top two inches of soil feel dry. Use a well-draining potting mix and apply a balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during the growing season.
Growing details
Sunlight
Bright, indirect light for about 6 to 8 hours per day, though it can tolerate lower light conditions.
Watering
Water thoroughly when the top soil is dry to the touch, approximately every 1 to 2 weeks. Allow excess water to drain completely.
Soil
A well-draining, standard peat-based potting mix with a slightly acidic to neutral pH range of 6.1 to 6.5.
Hardiness zone
USDA zones 10 through 12, grown primarily as an indoor houseplant in cooler climates.
Growth habit
Trailing perennial vine that can grow up to 20 to 40 feet in its native habitat, but typically kept much shorter in container culture indoors.
Bloom season
Non-flowering in indoor container settings.
Propagation
Propagated easily through stem cuttings placed in water or directly into moist potting mix during the spring or summer months.
Common pests & issues
Susceptible to root rot if overwatered. Occasional pests include mealybugs and spider mites, which can be treated with insecticidal soap.
Similar species
Philodendron hederaceum (heartleaf philodendron), which can be distinguished by its heart-shaped leaves and lack of fenestrations, as well as distinct stem characteristics.