Golden Pothos Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Golden Pothos, scientifically known as Epipremnum aureum, is a popular houseplant for decorating any indoor garden. This plant is also called Devil's Ivy because of its striking foliage, which stays green even when kept in the dark. Typically, this plant is ideal to be put in a hanging basket or simply sit in your planter.
Common Name |
Golden Pothos, Devil's Ivy
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Plant Type
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Climbers
Houseplants
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Epipremnum aureum
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Genus
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Epipremnum
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Family
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Araceae
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Order
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Alismatales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Golden Pothos Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Golden Pothos.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Golden Pothos needs water once every
8 days in 0.5
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Golden Pothos needs about 0.125 L per 8 days. |
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Golden Pothos Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Golden Pothos to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 5 hours
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Temperature |
60°F
to 85°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
The ideal humidity range for your Golden Pothos to thrive is between 40% and 60%. |
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Golden Pothos Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Golden Pothos. |
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Suitability in pots |
4L
Golden Pothos plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 4L. |
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Soil type |
chalk
clay
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
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Golden Pothos Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Golden Pothos plant. |
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Maximum Height |
480 Inches or
13 meters
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Spread |
6 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
White
Pale Yellow
Light Green
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Characteristics |
Plant of Merit
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Golden Pothos toxic to pets? |
Yes
This plant can be poisonous if ingested by pets |
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Garden Style |
City and Courtyard
Mediterranean Garden
Patio And Containers
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Golden Pothos Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Golden Pothos, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
air layering
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
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Golden Pothos Native Region |
Find out where the Golden Pothos plant originated. |
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Country |
French Polynesia
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