Pothos Grow Tips (Epipremnum Aureum)

Pothos Care Tips

Pothos houseplants are highly adaptable and perfect for beginners and with just a little attention, can truly thrive and grow quickly!

General Care Guidelines:

Light:
Bright, indirect light is ideal, but Pothos is very tolerant of low-light conditions. It will grow more slowly and may lose variegation in very low light. Avoid direct sunlight, which can burn the leaves.

Watering:
Allow the top 1–2 inches of soil to dry out between waterings. Pothos prefers to dry out a bit rather than stay wet. If the leaves start to droop, it's often a sign it needs water—but they’ll usually perk back up quickly.

Humidity:
Average household humidity is fine, but Pothos appreciates moderate humidity. You can mist occasionally if the air is very dry, especially in winter.

Temperature:
Keep temperatures between 65–85°F (18–29°C). Avoid cold drafts and temperatures below 55°F (13°C), which can damage the plant.

Fertilizer:
Feed once a month during spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer. Reduce feeding in fall and winter when growth naturally slows down.

Repotting:
Repot every 1–2 years or when the roots start to outgrow the pot. Use a well-draining, all-purpose houseplant mix. Adding perlite or orchid bark can improve aeration.

Toxicity:
Pothos is toxic if ingested. Keep out of reach of pets and children.

Extra Tips:
Trim back vines regularly to encourage fuller growth and prevent legginess.

Wipe leaves occasionally to remove dust and help with photosynthesis.

Pothos is easy to propagate—just snip a vine below a node and root it in water or soil.

Varieties like Golden, Marble Queen, and Neon Pothos each have their own light needs—more variegated types do better with brighter light.

Add a moss pole or something for the plant to climb for bigger leaf growth.