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Pothos: The Easy Trailing Plant Perfect for Beginners
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Pothos: The Easy Trailing Plant Perfect for Beginners

Epipremnum aureum

Growing pothos: super-easy trailing houseplant with variegated heart-shaped leaves. Indirect light, low maintenance, ideal hanging or on a pole.

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Characteristics

Scientific nameEpipremnum aureum
Height100-200 cm
Sunlightluce media indiretta
Watermedia
Soildrenante leggero
Toxicitytossica
Growthveloce
Temperature15 a 30 °C
Floweringassente
IrrigationWater when the top 2-3 cm of soil are dry, roughly every 7-10 days; reduce watering in winter.

Pothos (Epipremnum aureum) is one of the easiest trailing houseplants to care for, with heart-shaped leaves often variegated in yellow or white. It grows fast in medium indirect light on light, well-drained soil and tolerates neglect. Ideal hanging, trained up a pole, or cascading from a shelf.

Flowering season

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Practical tips

Watering

Water needs: media — always check soil moisture before watering.

Position

Prefers luce media indiretta: provide the right light and rotate the plant for even growth.

Substrate

Recommended soil: drenante leggero. Refresh the substrate every 1-2 years.

Leaves

Dust the leaves with a damp cloth to support photosynthesis.

Feeding

Feed during the growing season (spring-summer) and stop in winter.

FAQ

Can pothos be rooted in water?
Yes, very easily: cut a stem below a node with at least one leaf and place it in a glass of water. In 2-3 weeks it grows roots and can be potted up into soil.
Why is my pothos losing its variegation?
Loss of variegation is caused by insufficient light: in low light the plant makes more chlorophyll and leaves turn greener. Move it to a brighter spot, out of direct sun.

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