Ivy Arum
4.8 out of 5 (2486 experiences)
Fast grower
Survivor
About Ivy Arum
Feng shui experts say placing golden pothos in sharp corners or angles in your home can reduce anxiety and stress. š
A NASA/ALCA study on the use of common plants for indoor air purification also labeled golden pothosāalong with Philodendron and spider plantsāas the most effective in removing formaldehyde from the air. šØ
Taxonomy
Epipremnum aureum
Epipremnum
Araceae
Alismatales
Also known as
Golden Pothos, Golden Pothos, Devil's Ivy, Ceylon Creeper, Hunter's Robe, 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 Ivy Arum
How often to water your Ivy Arum
every 9
Ivy Arum needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt 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
Finding light for Golden Pothos in your home
a window
Ivy Arum 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 šŖ.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Ivy Arum in your home š”.
How to fertilize Ivy Arum
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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Ivy Arum after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
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My plant died. What should I do? I repotted the plant (it needed to be repotted after 3 years) and now all the leaves are dead š idk what to do
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I need help 911 #GoldenPothos
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My plant recently froze.. as pictured, she still has one thriving leaf but the others are, sadly dead.. how do I continue to care for her until sheās full health again? Is that even possible? Should I remove the dead leaves? Thanks in advance š«¶š» #GoldenPothos
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Hello! I am finally trying to get some indoor plants back in my life, and got 2 pothos and a snake plant to start. I had an outdoor garden at my last home before having to move, and unfortunately just donāt have a good yard for itāitās mostly a hillāso I needed some plant babies back in my life. The smaller pothos seems to be doing fine, no brown spots, but Iām worried about my larger golden one. I had to keep them by a window in a bedroom closed off so my cat couldnāt get to them because she loves to eat any plant she can get her paws on. I just moved them to hanging planters last weekend. I came home one day before moving them to find that my kitty had somehow pushed the bedroom door open and I think she mightāve chewed on him some. Iām not sure if the brown Iām seeing is damage, or if itās a fungus or something else? I watered them on 11/17 when I received them in the mail and transferred them to the planters. He is hanging in the corner of my living room about 1-2 ft from a window, facing southeast. Thank you in advance for any help and Iām so glad to be here! #GoldenPothos #pothoscare
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Whatās wrong with my plant #GoldenPothos
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My plant has brown spots on some random leaves. Any idea what is causing this? #GoldenPothos
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Hello! What should I do if these gray/faded areas appear? #GoldenPothos is this normal?
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My pothos isnāt happy with me Iāve had maya for years watching her grow from a clipping to a beautiful viney plant. I recently moved and I donāt believe sheās happy. Sheās dropped so many leaves, many of the ones she still has are now yellow. I trimmed her but sheās still very leggy. I have her under a grow light & water maybe once a week. Help!! How do I make her happy again!!
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twas time for a fall hair cut for my girl April š she was starting to get tangled so I gave her a cut. Donāt worry I did take some props from her š± #GoldenPothos #GregGang #PlantAddict #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #HappyPlants #PlantTherapy
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Help! Brown tips and yellow leaves? I accidentally knocked my healthiest plant over when watering last week and now it's sick. š¤¦āāļø There are tons of yellow leaves, but even the new growth has brown tips? The soil finally dried out. What should I do?
Ivy Arum is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
š¦ Water Needs
Ivy Arum 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.
āļø Sunlight Needs
Ivy Arum 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 šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
š¶ š š¶ Toxicity
Ivy Arum 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.
šØ Humidity
Ivy Arum doesnāt 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.
šŖ“ Soil
Ivy Arum 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!
š© Fertilizer
Ivy Arum 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 itās refreshed yearly, you shouldnāt need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
āļø Dormancy
Itās common for Ivy Arum to go dormant in the wintertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.
š Native Region
Ivy Arum is native to tropical China through Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands.
šø Flowers
ā¬ļø ā¬ļø Growth Pattern
Ivy Arum 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.
š¦ļø Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Ivy Arum can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-12a. Find your local hardiness zone here.
š± Propagation
Ivy Arum 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 ~2ā long and then transplant into well-draining soil, or
- Place the cutting directly into well-draining soil and water when dry.
š Yellow Leaves
Yellow leaves arenāt always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plantās life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, itās likely just your plant shedding old leaves.
Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Ivy Arum, 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!
š§ 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.
Care Summary for Ivy Arum
Ivy Arum
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 6ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
What other plant parents say
Fast grower 1772
Survivor 1687
Easy to propagate 1477
Large, lush leaves 1109
Browns easily 204
Blooms easily 189
Pest magnet 62
04/02/2023
Wet east to grow (I have killed other āeast to grow plants but my pothos is still growing strong).
Fast grower
Blooms easily
Survivor
04/19/2022
Very easy to grow and they look really cool! Iām a beginner and I did really well with them
Survivor
04/09/2022
-grows SUPER quickly in bright light
-low light tolerant
Fast grower
Easy to propagate
Survivor
04/03/2022
Great first plant!!!
Fast grower
Large, lush leaves
Easy to propagate
Survivor
03/29/2022
Easy to take care n brighten a room when growing and makes u smile see how itās growing
Easy to propagate
Fast grower
03/28/2022
Itās really nice, idk what else to say other than itās very easy to take care of :)
Large, lush leaves
Fast grower
Easy to propagate
Survivor
Browns easily
03/25/2022
I got Flouis as a house warming gift so sheās still fairly new but sheās looking like sheās loving her home so far š
Survivor
Large, lush leaves
Fast grower
Blooms easily
03/25/2022
One of the easiest plant to start with for me:)
Easy to propagate
Survivor
Fast grower
03/21/2022
Golden pothos was one of my first houseplants. Itās still thriving to this day!! You can have it trail down or you can train it to climb up!!
Large, lush leaves
Fast grower
Survivor
Easy to propagate
03/16/2022
Good first houseplant. Can practically watch it grown. Isnāt too picky with light or watering, and works great with any decor.
Fast grower
Large, lush leaves
Easy to propagate
Survivor
03/16/2022
Easy to take care of, looks stunning, and can have beautiful vines!šŖ“šæššš
Survivor
Large, lush leaves
Fast grower
Easy to propagate
03/15/2022
An easy care plant that doesnāt require much, but keeps on giving!!
Fast grower
Easy to propagate
Blooms easily
Survivor
03/14/2022
Big
Fast grower
Large, lush leaves
Browns easily
03/14/2022
I love mines
Fast grower
Large, lush leaves
Blooms easily
Easy to propagate
Survivor
03/13/2022
This plant is straight up impossible to kill
Easy to propagate
Survivor
03/12/2022
Handles neglect, no need for direct sun
Easy to propagate
Survivor
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 ! itās 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
03/06/2022
Love Goldie. The color is beautiful
Fast grower
Easy to propagate
Survivor
03/05/2022
Mine loves lots of sun, and to be soaked once top soil 2ā dry. š
Fast grower
Large, lush leaves
Easy to propagate
Blooms easily
Survivor
02/27/2022
she is my queen literally obsessed with her she never dies šš which is great because i literally never water her ever
Survivor
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