How much humidity does Skeleton Key Pothos like?

Skeleton Key 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.

What type of soil should I use for my Skeleton Key Pothos?

Skeleton Key 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!

Should I fertilize my Skeleton Key Pothos?

Skeleton Key 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!

Does Skeleton Key Pothos go dormant?

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

Which region is Skeleton Key Pothos native to?

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

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Q: How often should I water my Skeleton Key Pothos?

Skeleton Key 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.

About Skeleton Key Pothos

The genus name Epipremnum comes from the Greek roots meaning 'upon' and 'stump', since these plants are expert tree climbers! All parts of them are toxic, so be sure to keep them away from furry friends and small children.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Epipremnum pinnatum 'Skeleton Key'

Genus

Epipremnum

Family

Araceae

Order

Alismatales

How to care for Skeleton Key Pothos

Water

How often to water your Skeleton Key Pothos

Skeleton Key Pothos needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in New York.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

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Light

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

Plant care guide for Skeleton Key Pothos in New York

New York, New York

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Growing Skeleton Key Pothos in New York right now

Plant growth potential is currently low 📉

January 31st, 2023

Sunlight intensity as measured by “net radiation” in New York is currently low 📉.

The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in determin…

Sunlight will increase by 39.1% ☀️

January 30th, 2023

New York is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!

The amount of sunlight in New York is expected to increase by 39.1% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 9.0 megajoules of energy per m² …

Daylight will increase by 1.1 hours 📈

January 31st, 2023

This month, New York is getting an average of 6.5 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.

Hours of daylight will increase by 11.7% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.4 total hours of da…

Light needs and placement for plant Skeleton Key Pothos: 6ft from a window

Skeleton Key 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 💪.

We wouldn’t recommend testing its limits during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in New York ⛅.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Skeleton Key Pothos

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Skeleton Key Pothos: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Skeleton Key Pothos after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

When to repot Skeleton Key Pothos

Is this a good time of year to repot? No ⏳

January 30th, 2023

The growing potential in New York is low 📉.

Repotting in late fall or winter when the day lengths are shorter can be very stressful for a plant and cause it to go into shock.

It's best to repo…