Pothos
Incredibly versatile and easy-to-care-for vining plant. Features heart-shaped leaves, often variegated with yellow or white. Tolerates low light and infrequent watering. Perfect for shelves, hanging baskets, or adding cascading greenery to any space.
Decorative Features
Known for its trailing vines with heart-shaped leaves. Cultivars include 'Golden Pothos' (yellow variegation), 'Marble Queen' (white variegation), 'Neon' (bright lime green), and more. Creates a lush, trailing effect.
Care Info
Light
Highly adaptable. Thrives in bright, indirect light but tolerates low light conditions well. Variegation may fade in very low light.
Watering
Allow the top 1-2 inches of soil to dry out between waterings. Tolerant of slight underwatering, dislikes being waterlogged.
Humidity
Adapts well to average household humidity.
Temperature
Prefers average room temperatures (18-29°C / 65-85°F).
Growth Habit
Vining and trailing. Can climb with support or cascade downwards. Fast grower in good conditions. Vines can reach several meters long.
Placement Suggestions
Ideal for hanging planters, placing on shelves or bookcases to trail down, training up supports, offices (low light tolerance), bathrooms, and adding easy greenery anywhere.
Special Notes
Excellent air purifier. All parts of the plant are toxic if ingested due to calcium oxalate crystals. Very easy to propagate from cuttings.