Pothos (Epipremnum aureum), It is the perfect houseplant for beginners.

Pothos gets its other common name, Devil's Ivy, thanks to its vigorous growth and tendency to spring back to life even in the worst conditions. It is the perfect houseplant for beginners as it is not picky about the soil and thrives in both bright indirect light and low light.

Native to the tropical islands of French Polynesia in the South Pacific, pothos can now be found all over the world. In the wild, pothos can reach surprisingly enormous sizes, with leaves reaching lengths of more than a foot. In the home, however, it tends to be much smaller: mature heart-shaped leaves typically measure between 4 and 8 inches, and the vine rarely reaches more than a couple dozen feet under ideal conditions.

Despite being a very popular houseplant, pothos is mildly toxic. All parts of the plant contain a substance called calcium oxalate, which are microscopic crystals that act as a contact irritant. Ingesting pothos can cause swelling and a burning sensation in the mouth and throat, as well as intestinal discomfort and indigestion. Due to its toxicity, this plant should be grown with caution around curious pets and small children.

Pothos plants for pots

Choose a pot with a drainage hole in the bottom. Pothos plants do not like to sit in wet soil; Its roots will rot.

Plant pothos in a well-draining general potting mix (or a soilless mix). If you have it on hand, feel free to mix in a few handfuls of perlite or coconut coir to increase the drainage capacity of your potting mix.

Pothos does well in a hanging basket to show off the vines or in a regular pot on a plant stand. They can be allowed to grow on walls, although their aerial roots, which they use to cling to surfaces such as trees or other vertical structures, can remove paint, so keep an eye on where their vines grow.

Houseplant Pothos in a pot.

Care

• Keep pothos plants in a warm location; room temperature is ideal. If exposed to regular drafts or colder temperatures, plant growth may be affected.
• Place the pothos in a location with bright, indirect light. They will tolerate low light, but will not grow as vigorously and may lose some or all of their leaf variety.
• Water only when the soil feels dry. Pothos do not like wet soil; The leaves will begin to turn yellow.
• Apply a diluted liquid houseplant fertilizer about once a month during spring and summer.
• Cut the vines just above a leaf to make the plant bushier.
• Large, waxy leaves can collect dust; Clean them gently periodically.
• Remove rotted or dead stems and stained leaves.

Spread

Pothos are very easy to propagate, making them a beautiful houseplant to share with family, friends, and neighbors. Alternatively, keep all the offspring and turn your home into a pothos jungle. We won't judge you!

• Find a healthy-looking vine to take a cutting. The leaves should be shiny and healthy and should not be wilted.
• Make a stem cut. The ideal stem cutting will be between 4 and 6 inches long and will have 2 to 3 leaves. Cut the vine just above the root node (i.e., the place on the vine where aerial roots grow).
• Once you have the cutting, place the cut end in a small pot with potting soil or a glass of clean water. Pothos can be grown in water or soil, but keep in mind that cuttings can be delicate if transferred from water to soil or vice versa, so pick one and stick with it.
• After a few weeks, you should start to see roots (in water) or notice that the plant can stand on its own (in soil).

Recommended varieties

• Epipremnum aureum 'Marble Queen' is one of the most common pothos varieties today. It has soft green leaves flecked with white and gray.
• E. aureum 'Golden Pothos' has heart-shaped leaves that are dark green with white or yellow variegation.
• E. aureum 'Jade Pothos' is all green with no variegation.
• E. aureum 'Neon' has showy, shiny, light green leaves.

NOTE: Pothos is considered an invasive species in some parts of the United States. Never plant them outdoors, especially in areas with mild winters.

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