Pothos
Epipremnum aureum
The quintessential trailing houseplant beloved for its heart-shaped leaves and incredible adaptability to almost any indoor condition. Often called 'Devil's Ivy' for its nearly indestructible nature, this fast-growing vine looks stunning cascading from shelves or climbing up supports. Its variegated golden and green foliage brightens any corner while being nearly impossible to kill.
Harvest
N/Ad
Days to harvest
Sun
Low to bright indirect light
Zones
10–12
USDA hardiness
Height
6-8 inches
Complete Growing Guide
Soil: High Organic Matter, Loam (Silt), Shallow Rocky. Drainage: Good Drainage, Occasionally Dry. Height: 0 ft. 6 in. - 0 ft. 8 in.. Spread: 13 ft. 0 in. - 40 ft. 0 in.. Spacing: 12 inches-3 feet, 3 feet-6 feet, 6-feet-12 feet, 12-24 feet, 24-60 feet. Growth rate: Medium. Propagation: Stem Cutting. Regions: Coastal, Mountains, Piedmont.
Harvesting
Red-orange when ripe. Houseplants rarely if ever produce fruits.
Color: Orange, Red/Burgundy. Type: Berry.
History & Origin
Origin: Society Islands
Advantages
- +Disease resistance: Deer, Dry Soil, Heavy Shade, Rabbits
Considerations
- -Toxic (Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Roots, Seeds, Stems): Medium severity
- -Causes contact dermatitis
Companion Plants
Plant Together
Snake Plant
Similar light and water requirements, both tolerate neglect well
ZZ Plant
Compatible watering schedule and both thrive in low to medium light
Philodendron
Same family with identical care needs and humidity preferences
Spider Plant
Both are trailing plants with similar light requirements and pest resistance
Rubber Plant
Complementary growth habits and both prefer consistent but not excessive watering
Peace Lily
Similar humidity needs and both indicate watering needs clearly
Monstera
Same Araceae family with matching light and humidity requirements
Boston Fern
Both prefer humid conditions and indirect light, create good microclimate together
Keep Apart
Succulents
Vastly different watering needs - succulents need dry periods while pothos prefers consistent moisture
Fiddle Leaf Fig
Requires much brighter light and different watering schedule than pothos
Cacti
Opposite water requirements and light needs can lead to overwatering of cacti
Pests & Disease Resistance
Resistance
Very resistant to diseases with proper care
Common Pests
Mealybugs, spider mites, scale insects
Diseases
Root rot from overwatering, bacterial leaf spot