Pothos General Information

Pothos come in an abundance of varieties. This tropical plant comes in many different colors ranging from solid dark green to bright neon green. Other varieties of pothos may also have variegated leaves with streaks of yellow, white, dark green, and even shades of silver. 

When pothos varietals are given ample space in a large pot or in the ground, their leaves can grow up to a few feet long and develop large slits. In the wild, pothos produce flowers, but not indoors. 

Pothos Care Information

Pothos naturally grow in the rainforest, climbing up trees and other large plants which offer shade. Because of this, these plants need indirect light, whether they are grown indoors or outdoors.

All varieties of pothos do best in bright indirect light, especially pothos with variegated leaves since they generally make chlorophyll at a slower rate than solid colored pothos. Yet, pothos with solid-colored leaves can survive in both bright and low indirect lighting, unlike variegated pothos.

These plants thrive in temperatures that are anywhere between 70 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit (21 to 32 degrees Celsius). However, they do not do well in temperatures below 55 degrees Fahrenheit (13 degrees Celsius).

Pothos Growing Requirements

Water: Low. Plan to water your pothos about once per week.
Soil: Well-draining, neutral to slightly acidic soil.
Humidity: Pothos prefer above average to high humidity.
Toxicity: Pothos are considered pet friendly plants.
Propagation: Best by water method with stem cuttings.