Houseplants
Pothos: The Easiest Trailing Houseplant for Beginners
Epipremnum aureum
Pothos care: nearly indestructible trailing houseplant, perfect for beginners. Tolerates low light and forgotten watering, grows fast indoors.
Characteristics
Scientific nameEpipremnum aureum
Heightup to 2 m
Sunlightshade
Waterlow
SoilLight well-drained substrate
Toxicitytoxic
Growthfast
Temperature16-24 °C
IrrigationWater every 7-10 days in summer, letting the soil dry between waterings.
Pothos is the easiest houseplant to grow, ideal for beginners. Its variegated heart-shaped leaves grow quickly, either trailing from a hanging pot or climbing up a moss pole. It tolerates low light and missed waterings.
Practical tips
Watering
Water needs: low — always check soil moisture before watering.
Position
Prefers shade: provide the right light and rotate the plant for even growth.
Substrate
Recommended soil: Light well-drained substrate. 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
Why are my Pothos leaves turning yellow?
Yellowing is almost always caused by overwatering: let the soil dry out fully between waterings to fix it.
Can Pothos survive in low light?
Yes, it is one of the few plants that thrives even in dim rooms, though growth will slow down considerably.
