Golden Pothos
4.8 out of 5 (172 experiences)


Also known as
ceylon creeper, hunter's robe, ivy arum, money plant, silver vine, Solomon Islands Ivy, marble queen, taro vine, devil's ivy, devil's vine, Manjula Pothos, Pothos Snow Queen, Devil's-ivy, Devils Ivy, Shangri La, Snow Queen Pothos and jessenia pothos
Taxonomy
Epipremnum aureum
Epipremnum
Araceae
Alismatales
What other plant parents say








@Gabyloveswa…
Denver, CO
I thought this would be the easiest species of my plants to take care of, but the leaf stems have been curling more inwards lately and not dangling as they did when I took them home. Honestly these a…
Hands down- this is the plant to get. Whether you are new to plants or a pro, Golden Pothos won't let you down. It'll never run around and desert you. It (usually) won't make you cry and it'll never…
This was the first plant I got; I got it at Lowe’s, and literally, he’s been through so much and he’s still great. Harvey (my plant) has trekked through lack of water, all four seasons, and lots of e…
@Doctorwatso…
Houston, TX
Pothos are among some of the easiest to propagate, they can stay propagated in water for a while and do fairly well in water propagation. They’re tough and hardy, they survive the elements. The mot…
@Sofiaavello
Pembroke Pines, FL
i bought this beauty from a woman in a warehouse market where she said the plant was grown. as you can imagine, there were some weak vines and leaves due to the overall lack of light, but for the mos…
This has been the easiest plant ever for me to grow. It pretty much raised itself. Before I got into really understanding plant care Bella lived wherever I placed her. Her typical care was to water w…
@Sasharoseda…
San Diego, CA
One of the easiest plants to start with if you’re planning on growing a plant collection. It’s not my favorite plant, yet I seem to be always propagating it, probably because it roots very fast. Hone…
@Neeviez
Baltimore, MD
Propagated this bad boy from one cutting. Divided by each node w air roots and stuck it n water! Planted it 2 weeks later when the roots got to around 2 inches. Such an easy plant baby to grow and sh…
@Kait
Peachtree City, GA
grows so fast and it’s so hardy!! let’s you know exactly when it needs to be watered bc the leaves start to droop and he doesn’t mind a late watering. keep it on a high shelf or hanging to keep out o…
I love this plant but it is a high maintenance plant. Once you find it’s place in your home, it will do EXTREMELY well. But until then, it can brown easily and leaves will fall off. Tend to it’s wate…
How to care for Golden Pothos
How often to water your Golden Pothos

every 9
Golden Pothos needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
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Finding light for Golden Pothos in your home

a window
Golden 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 đź’Ş.
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How to fertilize Golden Pothos

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 Golden Pothos after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Golden Pothos
Golden Pothos
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 9 days
< 6ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.