Golden Pothos

The Golden Pothos is a fast-growing and hardy plant is tolerant of a wide variety of growing conditions. The trailing plant is easy to take care of and hard to kill, making it great for beginners. The waxy green, heart-shaped leaves are variegated with yellow and gold and love to vine themselves to their surroundings or hang down from hanging baskets. While it prefers bright, indirect light, it can also tolerate low-light conditions and thrive on neglect. These plants are excellent at purifying the air of formaldehyde, benzene and carbon monoxide while also helping eliminate odors. It can also help relive eye irritation from staring at computer screens.

Botanical Name: Epipremnum aureum

Nicknames: Golden Pothos, Devil's Ivy, Money Plant, Devil's Vine, Taro Vine, Soloman's Ivy

Family: Araceae

Plant Type: Trailing vine

Native To: French Polynesia

Mature Size: 6 to 10 feet indoors

Leaf Color: Green, yellow

Leaf Shape: Pointed heart-shaped

Growing Season: Early spring through fall

Favorite Rooms: Office, dorm room, bedroom, kitchen, bathroom

Health Benefits: Cleans the air of toxins, calming effect that reduces stress & anxiety, can alleviate eye irritation from starting at screens

Grow Pot Size: 6" wide x 5" tall

Plant Height: about 8"-12" tall (including pot)

Plant Weight: about 1.5 lb

Healthy & happy plant in premium soil

Plant that is about 8"-12" tall (including pot)

Biodegradable grow pot (6" x 5") or Eco-Friendly Root Pouch (1 gallon)

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BIODEGRADABLE GROW POT

Our biodegradable grow pots are made of 50% sphagnum peat, wood fiber and lime to adjust the pH. The peat content provides a combination of superior root penetration, good drainage and aeration whilst the wood fibers strengthen the pot.

Designed for easy transplant. They are 100% compostable and approved for organic production. Simply place the entire biodegradable pot into your planter and the roots of your plant will soon grow through and decompose the pot.

ECO-FRIENDLY ROOT POUCH

Our recycled & semi-degradable eco-friendly fabric bags are made from a mix all natural fibers and recycled plastic water bottles saved from landfills. The breathable fabric allows for your plants to stay cool in the summer and provides good drainage to avoid overwatering. They provide a healthy environment for your plant to grow by pruning the roots and creating dense, healthy root structures.

These fabric bags are washable and recyclable. It will take 1-2 years for the bags to semi degrade. Use your fabric bag as a decorative planter and remove from the bag when it is time to repot. This planter is designed by Root Pouch.

DECORATIVE POTS

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LIGHT

This plant prefers medium to bright, indirect light but can survive in low light conditions as well (it may just grow slower). The more light this plant gets, the more yellow variegation you will see on the leaves. Avoid direct sunlight as this may burn the leaves.

WATER

Does not need a lot of water to survive, wait until the soil is dry and water about once a week in warmer months and every 10-14 days in cooler months. If the leaves look droopy, that indicates your plant may be thirsty. Do not soak the plant completely but keep the top soil moist.

ENVIRONMENT

Ideal temperature is about 60°F -80°F. This plant is able to survive in lower temperatures for short periods of time but prefers standard household temperatures. A humid environment is preferable for the pothos plant but it can also endure lower humidity. If the leaves are brown, this indicates that the air is too dry and you may want to mist the leaves a bit or move nearby other plants in your home.

GROWTH

This vining plant can grow up to 40'! Give it a balanced fertilizer one a month but avoid any during the winter. If your plant stops growing, you may want to reduce the amount of fertilizer and only provide plant food twice a year.

REPOTTING

Repot the plant to a larger pot when the roots have filled up the current pot size. This plant prefers to be somewhat root bound, so choose a new planter that is about one or two sizes larger and filled with new, fresh potting soil.

PROPAGATING

The pothos can be easily propagated! Cut the stem under one of the nodes and root it in water. Move the rooting cutting into potting soil when the roots are around 2" big so they can start to get nutrients.

TOXICITY

All parts of the plant are mildly toxic to pets and humans so please keep out of reach of cats, dogs, and children. May cause oral irritations or difficulty swallowing if ingested.