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Golden Pothos

4.8 out of 5 (2459 experiences)

Fast grower

Survivor

About Golden Pothos

Feng shui experts say placing golden pothos in sharp corners or angles in your home can reduce anxiety and stress. 😌

A NASA/ALCA study on the use of common plants for indoor air purification also labeled golden pothos—along with Philodendron and spider plants—as the most effective in removing formaldehyde from the air. 💨

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Epipremnum aureum

Genus

Epipremnum

Family

Araceae

Order

Alismatales

Also known as

Devil's Ivy, Ceylon Creeper, Hunter's Robe, Ivy Arum, Money Plant, Silver Vine, Solomon Islands Ivy, Taro Vine, Devil's Vine, Centipede Tongavine, Variegated Neon Pothos, Pothos 'Scrambled Egg' sport, Giant Hawaiian Pothos and Lizard Queen Pothos

How to care for Golden Pothos

💦 Water

How often to water your Golden Pothos

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

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

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Golden Pothos in your home

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 💪.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Golden Pothos in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Golden Pothos

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Golden 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 Golden Pothos after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

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

How to Grow Golden Pothos →

Benefits of Growing Golden Pothos →

Common Golden Pothos Problems →

Indoor Care Guide for Golden Pothos →

Outdoor Care Guide for Golden Pothos →

💦 Water Needs

Golden 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.

Golden Pothos Water Frequency →

Golden Pothos Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

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 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Golden Pothos Light Requirements →

Golden Pothos Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Golden Pothos is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.

💨 Humidity

Golden 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.

Golden Pothos Humidity Needs →

🪴 Soil

Golden 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 Pots for Golden Pothos →

What Are Healthy Golden Pothos Roots →

💩 Fertilizer

Golden 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!

❄️ Dormancy

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

🌎 Native Region

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

🌸 Flowers

Golden Pothos does not flower.

Is Golden Pothos an Annual Plant? →

Is Golden Pothos a Perennial Plant? →

Golden Pothos Pollination Guide →

Common Golden Pothos Flower Problems →

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Golden Pothos is a naturally climbing plant and can be trained to climb indoors if you provide a moss pole or trellis. The newest growth will emerge from the end of the stems.

Golden Pothos Lifecycle →

Golden Pothos Size Guide →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

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

Golden Pothos Temperature Tolerance →

Golden Pothos Hardiness Zones →

Landscaping Ideas with Golden Pothos →

When to Plant Golden Pothos →

How to Plant Golden Pothos →

Where to Plant Golden Pothos →

Winter Care for Golden Pothos →

Best Companion Plants for Golden Pothos →

Is Golden Pothos a Weed? →

🌱 Propagation

Golden 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.

🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Golden Pothos, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 Troubleshooting

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 Golden Pothos →

What Eats Golden Pothos? →

Care Summary for Golden Pothos

Golden Pothos

Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 6ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Fast grower 1755

Survivor 1673

Easy to propagate 1462

Large, lush leaves 1100

Browns easily 200

Blooms easily 188

Pest magnet 62

@Amy

3 Plants

155 XP

Berwyn, PA

04/02/2023

Wet east to grow (I have killed other “east to grow plants but my pothos is still growing strong).

Fast grower

Blooms easily

Survivor

Golden Pothos plant photo by Amy named Golden Pothos on Greg, the plant care app.

@@MessyJessi

140 Plants

15,478 XP

04/19/2022

Very easy to grow and they look really cool! I’m a beginner and I did really well with them

Survivor

Golden Pothos plant photo by @MessyJessi named Golden Pothos #2 on Greg, the plant care app.

@@Gbrownie1

2 Plants

1,061 XP

04/09/2022

-grows SUPER quickly in bright light
-low light tolerant

Fast grower

Easy to propagate

Survivor

Golden Pothos plant photo by @Gbrownie1 named Donald (Pothos) on Greg, the plant care app.

@@mirandaaplanet

119 Plants

8,391 XP

04/03/2022

Great first plant!!!

Fast grower

Large, lush leaves

Easy to propagate

Survivor

Golden Pothos plant photo by @mirandaaplanet named Goldie Hawn on Greg, the plant care app.

1,082 XP

Johnston, RI

03/14/2022

Big

Fast grower

Large, lush leaves

Browns easily

Golden Pothos plant photo by @ProfoundRedrose named Your plant on Greg, the plant care app.

@Delia

46 Plants

816 XP

Modesto, CA

03/14/2022

I love mines

Fast grower

Large, lush leaves

Blooms easily

Easy to propagate

Survivor

Golden Pothos plant photo by Delia named Tiny tim on Greg, the plant care app.

@Rachel

3 Plants

126 XP

Alexandria, VA

03/13/2022

This plant is straight up impossible to kill

Easy to propagate

Survivor

Golden Pothos plant photo by Rachel named Timothy on Greg, the plant care app.

@@CarefreeFanpalm

5 Plants

156 XP

03/12/2022

Handles neglect, no need for direct sun

Easy to propagate

Survivor

Golden Pothos plant photo by @CarefreeFanpalm named Harmony on Greg, the plant care app.

@@beaubatea

4 Plants

187 XP

Kailua, HI

03/07/2022

this plant was given mealybugs from a neighboring plant but was one of 2 plants which were able to recover from the infestation and come back inside ! it’s pretty durable and forgiving if you forget to water it for a week or so. this plant has been great overall :))

Fast grower

Large, lush leaves

Easy to propagate

Survivor