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Golden Pothos
Epipremnum aureum
Other known names: Devil's ivy · Pothos aureus · Scindapsus aureus · Rhaphidophora aurea
A durable climbing vine with yellow-and-green foliage. It tolerates ordinary rooms, but stronger filtered light generally supports denser growth and clearer variegation.
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Toxic. Contains insoluble calcium oxalates; keep away from pets and children who may chew it.
Care
- Light
- Medium to bright indirect light; acclimated plants tolerate some gentle sun.
- Water
- Observe the root ball and water after the upper layer has dried; do not keep the pot continuously saturated.
- Growing medium
- An airy container mix with reliable drainage.
- Feeding
- Feed only while the plant is actively growing; start below the label rate.
- Temperature
- 65-85 F; protect from cold drafts.
- Humidity
- Average household humidity is acceptable.
- When to consider watering
- Use observed moisture and pot weight, not a fixed weekday.
- Watering method
- Feel below the surface, water the entire root ball, and let excess drain. If the mix is still wet, postpone and record the observation.
- Repotting
- Repot when roots repeatedly fill the pot or the medium has broken down, usually only one pot size larger.
- Pruning
- Trim above a node to shape the vine and encourage branching.
- Beginner note
- Low light and a large pot can keep the mix wet for much longer. A reminder should prompt a check, not force watering.
Observe the plant and growing medium before acting. A reminder is a prompt to check, not an automatic instruction to water.
Characteristics
A durable climbing vine with yellow-and-green foliage. It tolerates ordinary rooms, but stronger filtered light generally supports denser growth and clearer variegation.
Names & botanical identity
- Accepted name
- Epipremnum aureum
- Plant family
- Araceae
- Plant group
- Pothos
- Other known names
- Devil's ivy · Pothos aureus · Scindapsus aureus · Rhaphidophora aurea
- Safety
- Toxic
Contains insoluble calcium oxalates; keep away from pets and children who may chew it.
Growth
- Growth habit
- A climbing or trailing evergreen aroid.
- Mature size
- 6–10 ft vines indoors with support or trailing
- Native range
- Native to the Society Islands; widely cultivated and naturalized elsewhere.
- Temperature
- 65-85 F; protect from cold drafts.
- Humidity
- Average household humidity is acceptable.
- Difficulty
- Beginner
Propagation
Cut below a node, remove the lowest leaf, and keep the node in water or lightly moist medium.
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Problems to recognize
These links describe possible or look-alike relationships, not a diagnosis. Start with visible evidence and rule out alternatives.
- Excess moisture / root stress: A continuously wet root zone can stress container-grown pothos; confirm moisture and roots.
- Root rot syndrome: Root rot is a possible consequence of damaged roots and persistently wet conditions; inspect roots.
- Mealybugs: Nodes and leaf joints provide hiding places; confirm living insects.
- Thrips: New foliage can be damaged by thrips; confirm insects or characteristic scarring.
History & lineage
Golden pothos became a familiar household vine through the international foliage-plant trade. Its accepted identity is Epipremnum aureum, while several older and commercial names remain common.
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