Description
Epipremnum pinnatum ‘Golden Pothos’
Brighten up your space with the ever-popular Golden Pothos! Known for its easy care and stunning variegated leaves, this plant thrives in a variety of indoor environments. Add a hanging basket of Golden Pothos to your collection and enjoy its cascading beauty.
Care Guide
- Full Botanical Name: Epipremnum pinnatum ‘Golden Pothos’
- Common Names: Golden Pothos, Devil’s Ivy
- Country and/or Region of Origin: Native to Southeast Asia
- Growing Conditions in Native Habitat: Thrives in humid, shaded environments under the canopy of tropical rainforests
- Light: Prefers bright, indirect light; can tolerate low light but may lose variegation. Avoid direct sunlight to prevent leaf burn.
- Ideal Room: Suitable for living rooms, bedrooms, or offices with indirect sunlight and moderate to high humidity.
- Feeding: Fertilize monthly during the growing season with a balanced, diluted liquid fertilizer.
- Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity; mist regularly or use a humidity tray to maintain moisture levels.
- Ideal Temperature: Best kept between 65°F and 85°F (18°C to 29°C).
- Watering: Water when the top inch of soil becomes dry; ensure the soil is evenly moist but not waterlogged.
- Pet/Child Safe: Toxic if ingested.
- Soil Type: Use a well-draining potting mix enriched with organic matter.
- Propagation: Propagates easily via stem cuttings; place cuttings in water until roots develop, then transplant into soil.
- Eventual Height and Spread: Can grow up to 10 feet (3 meters) long, making it ideal for hanging baskets or as a trailing plant.
- Growth Rate: Fast.
- Pests and Treatment: Check for pests like aphids, mealybugs, and spider mites; treat with insecticidal soap or neem oil if necessary.
- Repotting: Repot every 1-2 years or when the plant becomes root-bound.
- Pruning: Prune to maintain shape and encourage new growth. Remove any yellow or damaged leaves.
- Air Purification: Helps remove indoor air pollutants and improve air quality.
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