Pothos Care Guide
Epipremnum aureum
Also known as: Devil's Ivy, Golden Pothos, Marble Queen, Neon Pothos
Watering
Summer
Every 10 days
Winter
Every 14 days
Water when the top cm feels dry. These plants like consistency but not soggy roots.
Light
Medium indirect
A few feet from a window, or north-facing
Humidity
30-50%
Thrives in dry air. No misting needed.
Pet & Child Safety
Toxic - keep away from pets and children
Harmful to: cats, dogs
Pot & Soil
Happy being slightly rootbound. Any well-draining potting mix works great.
Pot-size watering
The 10-14 day range is a starting point. A 5cm pot usually dries faster than a 22cm pot; use the dry-down check as the final signal, not the calendar alone.
Prefers snug roots
This plant usually prefers a snug root zone. Size up only when roots are circling, the plant dries out much faster than usual, or growth has clearly stalled.
Soil refresh
Top up or loosen the surface yearly, and plan a fuller soil refresh when the mix compacts, smells sour, drains poorly, or the plant needs repotting.
Good to Know
Almost impossible to kill. Trails beautifully.
Frequently asked
How often should I water Pothos?▾
Every 10 days in summer and every 14 days in winter is the reference range. The 10-14 day range is a starting point. A 5cm pot usually dries faster than a 22cm pot; use the dry-down check as the final signal, not the calendar alone. Water when the top cm feels dry. These plants like consistency but not soggy roots.
What light does Pothos need?▾
Medium indirect. A few feet from a window, or north-facing.
Is Pothos safe for pets and children?▾
Toxic. Keep away from cats, dogs.
What humidity does Pothos prefer?▾
30-50%. Thrives in dry air - no misting needed.
What soil and pot does Pothos need?▾
Happy being slightly rootbound. Any well-draining potting mix works great. This plant usually prefers a snug root zone. Size up only when roots are circling, the plant dries out much faster than usual, or growth has clearly stalled. Top up or loosen the surface yearly, and plan a fuller soil refresh when the mix compacts, smells sour, drains poorly, or the plant needs repotting.
Is Pothos beginner-friendly?▾
Yes - Pothos is a vine well-suited to beginners.
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