Emerald Pothos

Emerald Pothos is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Benefits of Growing Emerald Pothos →

Common Emerald Pothos Problems →

Emerald Pothos prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Emerald Pothos Water Frequency →

Emerald Pothos Root Rot →

Emerald Pothos can tolerate being far from a window and light source. Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Emerald Pothos Light Requirements →

Emerald Pothos Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.

If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.

Emerald Pothos doesn’t require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.

Emerald Pothos Humidity Needs →

Emerald Pothos does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Emerald Pothos →

When and How to Successfully Repot Emerald Pothos →

Emerald Pothos should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Emerald Pothos →

It’s common for Emerald Pothos to go dormant in the wintertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.

Emerald Pothos is native to tropical China through Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands.

Emerald Pothos has long, trailing foliage which makes them a great addition to a hanging planter. The newest growth will emerge from the tip of the stems.

How and When to Prune Emerald Pothos →

USDA Hardiness Zone
Emerald Pothos can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10-12. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Emerald Pothos Temperature Tolerance →

Emerald Pothos can be propagated by the stem method. To propagate:

• Make a cut just above the node. The node is the break in the stem where the leaf emerges.
• To get the cutting to root, you can either:
  
  • Place the cutting in water until roots emerge and are ~2” long and then transplant into well-draining soil, or
  • Place the cutting directly into well-draining soil and water when dry.

How to Propagate Emerald Pothos →

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

• Common Bugs Affecting Emerald Pothos →
• Drooping Emerald Pothos Leaves →
• Emerald Pothos Dropping Leaves →
• Emerald Pothos Mushy Leaves →
• Black Spots on Emerald Pothos →
• Brown Spots on Emerald Pothos →
• Emerald Pothos Leaves Falling Over →
• Emerald Pothos Leaves Curling →
• Emerald Pothos Yellow Leaves →
• Emerald Pothos Root Rot →