What You Need To Know Before You Buy A Pothos — Plant Care Tips and More

When it comes to houseplants, it doesn’t get any more classic than the Cascading Pothos, also known as Devil’s Ivy, Golden Pothos, Money Plant, and (erroneously) philodendron. This trailing plant is by far one of the easiest to care for and is a great option for beginners. If you’re eyeing one of these no-fuss beauties, read up on it first so you can be sure it’s the right fit!

The Pothos Plant: What Makes It So Easy To Care For?

The Pothos (epipremnum aureum) is known for its hardiness and ease of care. That’s because unlike other houseplants, it can survive and thrive in a wide variety of conditions. From bright light to low light, high humidity to extremely dry air, the Pothos is not a picky plant.

How fast does the Pothos grow?

Pothos are fast growers through and through. With proper care, this plant can grow up to a foot each month during the spring and summer. Of course, Pothos plants are great for low light spaces, and as with any plant, it will grow more slowly in low light.

What kind of light do pothos require?

Pothos are very flexible in terms of light. Anything from low light to bright light will do. Avoid direct sunlight with this plant as its leaves may burn.

It’s important not to overwater your Pothos

Pothos like to have their roots dry out in between waterings. As such, always check the soil before watering and don’t water unless it feels dry.

In fact, the Pothos is a great plant for beginners because it communicates when it’s thirsty: when Pothos start to droop, that’s when you know you need to water.

Pothos are great air purifiers

Looking for an excellent air-purifying plant? Look no further. In a NASA clean air study, the Pothos showed effectiveness in clearing the air of common toxins like benzene, formaldehyde, toluene, carbon monoxide and xylene. While it’s true that one Pothos in a large living room may not make a big dent, anything helps!

Propagating Pothos is SO easy!

Pothos plants are by far some of the easiest out there to propagate. If you are not familiar with propagation, it is essentially making multiple new plants from one! How to propagate a Pothos? Simply snip a stem below the node and place in water. Once roots have sprouted, you can plant in potting soil and watch it grow! Not sure what a node is? Read our full guide on propagation here.

are pothos plants safe for pets?

Unfortunately the Pothos plant is mildly toxic for cats and dogs. That said, given its trailing nature, you can easily place it out of reach of curious pets and thus enjoy its beauty alongside your furry companions.

How many pothos varieties are there?

The short answer: so many! Some of the most popular Pothos varieties include the Golden Pothos, Cascading Pothos, Neon Pothos, N’Joy Pothos, Satin Pothos, Marble Queen Pothos and Jade Pothos. All Pothos varieties are easy to care for and great for beginners.