Golden Pothos
Epipremnum aureum
Also listed as Rhaphidophora aurea, Scindapsus aureus
Also known as Devil's-ivy, Money Plant, Pothos Vine
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A vigorous trailing or climbing vine with heart-shaped, golden-yellow variegated leaves. Excellent as a houseplant or groundcover in warm climates, thriving in low to moderate light conditions.
Why grow it
Golden Pothos tolerates lower light conditions better than many ornamental vines, making it useful where other climbing plants would struggle. Its rapid growth and ease of propagation from cuttings make it practical for quick groundcover establishment or vertical greening in warm climates. Compared to similar philodendrons or other aroids, it requires less frequent watering once established and adapts to a wider range of indoor conditions.
Watch out for
The plant's aggressive growth habit means it can outcompete nearby plantings if not regularly pruned or confined. In consistently wet conditions, root rot develops readily, so allow soil to dry between waterings rather than maintaining constant moisture. Leaf yellowing often signals either overwatering or nutrient deficiency, and addressing water management first typically resolves the issue.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Araceae
Native Range
Southeast Asia
Seasonality
Season of Interest
Climber
Vines that climb the layers above on a support.
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A vigorous trailing or climbing vine with heart-shaped, golden-yellow variegated leaves. Excellent as a houseplant or groundcover in warm climates, thriving in low to moderate light conditions.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Golden Pothos grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Golden Pothos tolerates lower light conditions better than many ornamental vines, making it useful where other climbing plants would struggle. Its rapid growth and ease of propagation from cuttings make it practical for quick groundcover establishment or vertical greening in warm climates. Compared to similar philodendrons or other aroids, it requires less frequent watering once established and adapts to a wider range of indoor conditions.
Watch out for
The plant's aggressive growth habit means it can outcompete nearby plantings if not regularly pruned or confined. In consistently wet conditions, root rot develops readily, so allow soil to dry between waterings rather than maintaining constant moisture. Leaf yellowing often signals either overwatering or nutrient deficiency, and addressing water management first typically resolves the issue.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Araceae
Native Range
Southeast Asia
Seasonality
Season of Interest
Climber
Vines that climb the layers above on a support.
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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