Golden Pothos
Epipremnum aureum
- Sun
- Part Shade, Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Mature size
- Trailing vines 6–10+ ft if allowed to grow unchecked; typically maintained at 2–4 ft trailing length in retail hanging baskets
- Best for
- Low maintenance, Trellis vine
Gallon — $12
About this size
- Gallon
- Our standard size: a 1-gallon nursery pot, about 6–7 inches across.
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Planting & care
- Growth habit
- Trailing/climbing vine; produces aerial roots that cling to structures when climbing, or trails freely from hanging containers
- Cold hardy to
- Zone 10
- Soil
- Any well-drained general potting mix; also grows indefinitely in plain water. Soil pH 6.0–6.5, but highly adaptable.
Where to plant
Bright indirect light is ideal; tolerates low light with slower growth and less variegation. Avoid direct sun, which scorches the leaves. Any well-drained potting mix works, and it can even be grown indefinitely in a jar of water.
Watering
Let the top inch of soil dry between waterings. Very forgiving of missed waterings — overwatering is the bigger risk.
Pruning
Trim any time to control length or encourage bushier growth — just cut above a leaf node. Save the cuttings; they root easily in water for more plants.
Important note
Not frost-tolerant — this is strictly an indoor plant in North Texas and should never be left outside when temperatures drop below 50°F.
About Golden Pothos
If you want a houseplant that practically refuses to die, Golden Pothos is the answer. This trailing beauty, with glossy, heart-shaped leaves splashed in yellow and green, has earned its reputation as one of the easiest, most forgiving plants to bring into a home. Forget to water it for a week? It'll forgive you. Stuck in a dim corner with no natural light? It'll still grow, just a little slower.
Also known as Devil's Ivy for being nearly impossible to kill, Golden Pothos is a fast-growing vine that looks stunning trailing from a hanging basket, climbing a totem, or simply cascading off a bookshelf. It's the plant beginners fall in love with because it makes them feel like they have a green thumb, and the plant lovers with dozens of houseplants keep coming back to because it's endlessly easy to propagate and share.
Whether decorating a new apartment, looking for a low-maintenance gift, or just wanting a plant that thrives on a little neglect, Golden Pothos delivers lush green growth with almost no effort required.
Keep it out of reach of pets and small children — like many houseplants in the arum family, it's toxic if ingested.