🌿 Pothos (Money Plant) Overview

• Botanical Name: Epipremnum aureum

• Common Names: Money Plant, Devil’s Ivy, Golden Pothos, Hunter’s Robe

• Family: Araceae

• Native To: Solomon Islands (South Pacific)

• Growth Habit: Trailing or climbing vine with heart-shaped, glossy leaves

• Mature Length: Can trail or climb up to 10–15 feet indoors

• Toxicity: Mildly toxic to pets and humans if ingested

🌱 Care Guide

1. Light Requirements

• Thrives in bright, indirect light, but also tolerates low light.

• Direct sun may scorch leaves; in low light, variegated types may turn more green.

2. Watering

• Water when the top 1–2 inches of soil feel dry.

• Tolerates occasional drought, but overwatering can cause root rot.

3. Soil

• Use a well-draining potting mix.

• A mix of regular potting soil with perlite or coco peat is ideal.

4. Humidity & Temperature

• Prefers moderate humidity but adapts well to dry air.

• Ideal temperature range: 18°C–30°C (65°F–86°F).

• Protect from cold drafts and temperatures below 10°C (50°F).

5. Fertilization

• Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer every 4–6 weeks during the growing season.

• Cut back feeding during winter.

6. Repotting

• Repot every 1–2 years, or when roots become crowded.

• Choose a slightly larger pot with good drainage.

7. Pests & Problems

• May attract spider mites, mealybugs, or scale.

• Yellowing leaves often signal overwatering or poor drainage.

🌟 Special Features

• Air Purifying: Removes pollutants like formaldehyde and benzene.

• Versatile: Grows in water, soil, hanging baskets, or moss poles.

• Easy to Propagate: Just cut a stem below a node and place in water.

🪴 Popular Pothos Varieties

• Golden Pothos: Green leaves with golden-yellow variegation

• Marble Queen: Cream and green marbled foliage

• Neon Pothos: Bright, lime-green leaves

• Jade Pothos: Deep green, non-variegated leaves

💡 Styling Tip

Let your Money Plant trail from a hanging pot or train it up a moss pole or trellis to enhance vertical space in your home or office.

Conclusion

Pothos (Money Plant) is a great choice for beginners due to its hardy nature and ability to tolerate low light and neglect. It is also easy to propagate, making it a wonderful houseplant for sharing with others.

** Plants photos are for representation purpose only. We will make best efforts to send the plants as in photos itself.  There may be small white dots on the plant, as these plants cared in nursery using the hard water and pesticide spray. However these will eventually disappear as you take care and clean the leaves. Trust us, we want to give you the best