Golden pothos care

Epipremnum aureum needs medium light. Check the soil before you water.

This is general care advice. Check the label of your plant. Keep toxic plants away from pets and children.

Care at a glance

Botanical name: Epipremnum aureum
Other names: Pothos, Devil's ivy
Light: Medium light. Put it in medium to bright indirect light. It also lives in low light, but it grows slowly.
Soil check: Every 5 to 9 days in the growing season. The app learns the real time.
Humidity: Medium humidity
Feeding: Feed once a month in spring and summer. Do not feed in winter.

How does the soil feel 2 to 3 cm below the top?

Push a finger 2 to 3 cm into the soil. Feel if it is dry, damp or wet.

Dry: no soil sticks to your finger. Water the plant.
Damp: a little soil sticks to your finger. It feels cool. Do not water yet.
Wet: soil sticks to your finger and feels soggy, or you see water. Do not water. Check the drainage.

Do not water on a fixed day. Test the soil first. Read the soil check guide.

Use normal potting soil. Add some perlite for better drainage.

Yellow leaves often mean the soil stays wet. Water less and check the pot drains.
Long bare stems mean low light. Cut the stems back and move the plant to a brighter place.
Brown leaf edges mean dry air or very dry soil. Water sooner.

Toxic to cats and dogs. Keep it away from pets and children.