Pothos (Devil's Ivy)
Epipremnum aureum
The ultimate beginner houseplant. Pothos thrives on neglect, purifies air, and trails beautifully from shelves. Nearly impossible to kill.
easy
Low to bright indirect light
Low — water when top 2cm of soil is dry
Grows continuously — propagate anytime
How to Grow
Typically propagated from stem cuttings. Cut below a node, place in water until roots form (1-2 weeks), then pot in well-draining soil. Pothos tolerates low light but grows faster in bright indirect light. Trim to encourage bushy growth.
Growth Phases
Cutting (1 day)
Stem cutting placed in water
Rooting (1-3 weeks)
White roots emerge from nodes in water
Establishment (2-4 weeks)
Rooted cutting potted in soil
Trailing (Ongoing)
Vines lengthen with heart-shaped leaves
Care Tips
- •Tolerates low light but prefers bright indirect
- •Trim regularly to prevent leggy growth
- •Propagates extremely easily in water
- •Yellowing leaves = overwatering
Companion Plants
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