Photo: Pothos — Josh Webb · CC0.
Plant guide
Pothos
Epipremnum
Light
Bright indirect light, out of direct sun — it scorches the leaves. Copes with shade.
Watering
Water when the soil is almost dry. Rain or filtered water is better, especially if your tap water is hard.
Air
It doesn't need high humidity. Keep it warm, away from draughts and radiators.
Toxic?
Cats: Unpleasant · Dogs: Unpleasant — More about pets
People: The sap burns the mouth and irritates skin.
This is normal
- Brown aerial roots on the stem: it uses them to cling to a support.
- In shade, variegated leaves turn greener: it needs more light, it isn't a disease.
Watch out for
Root rotMealybugScale insectSpider mite
How often for your pot?Days and millilitres for your pot — counted like in the app.
Count it →Sources: RHS · Clemson HGIC · NC State Extension · ASPCA. Every line is checked against two of them.