Epipremnum Aureum

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

Benefits of Growing Golden Pothos →

Common Golden Pothos Problems →

Epipremnum Aureum 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 →

Epipremnum Aureum 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 →

Epipremnum Aureum 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.

Epipremnum Aureum 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 →

Epipremnum Aureum 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 Soil Mix for Golden Pothos →

When and How to Successfully Repot Golden Pothos →

Epipremnum Aureum 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!

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

Epipremnum Aureum is native to tropical China through Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands.

Epipremnum Aureum does not flower.

Epipremnum Aureum 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.

How and When to Prune Golden Pothos →

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

Golden Pothos Temperature Tolerance →

Epipremnum Aureum 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 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 Epipremnum Aureum, 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!

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 →
• Drooping Golden Pothos Leaves →
• Golden Pothos Dropping Leaves →
• Golden Pothos Mushy Leaves →
• Black Spots on Golden Pothos →
• Brown Spots on Golden Pothos →
• Golden Pothos Leaves Falling Over →
• Golden Pothos Leaves Curling →
• Golden Pothos Yellow Leaves →
• Golden Pothos Root Rot →