POTHOS HOUSEPLANTS: A BASIC CARE GUIDE

ORIGINAL POST: 08/18/2021

Finally got your hands on a pothos plant? If you’re ready to help it grow and flourish, you’re in the right place! The Epipremnum aureum, or pothos plant, comes in a variety of colors, shapes, and sizes, but most are still very easy to take care of. Because of their simple and straightforward care, pothos are the perfect houseplant for new plant parents. Here’s a beginner friendly care guide for your precious pothos plant 🌱

Golden & Neon Pothos ( + snake plant)

Types of Pothos Plants

Pothos are not only super easy to care for, but they’re also very versatile. There are over nine common varieties of pothos plants, a few well-known names are the Golden pothos, Neon pothos, Marble Queen pothos, Snow Queen pothos and Manjula pothos. Some pothos varieties are rarer than others, so while those may be harder to find, they’re all fairly easy to take care of.

Soil and Watering

Pothos plants are not picky or fussy. These plants can flourish in practically any, everyday potting mix. You won’t need a special combination of potting mix for this particular plant (although a little fertilizer every 2-3 months won’t hurt). Grab some basic potting mix at your local home improvement store, or order some online at Amazon. A healthy pothos plant should have loose, well-drained soil. Avoid overwatering and underwatering your pothos plant. Ensure that your plant container or pot has plenty of holes for proper drainage, especially since not many plants enjoy soggy roots. It’s a good practice to let the soil dry out completely between waterings. Pothos can also flourish in a vase of plain water if an adequate light source is present. We love an adaptable plant!

Lighting

Although pothos are normally found indoors as houseplants, they can (and will) also flourish outdoors! Just be sure to keep it out of bright, direct light cause pothos don’t appreciate too much light. Pothos do prefer a variety of light conditions though, including: bright, indirect light, low light, and partial shade. The versatility of this plant is truly undeniable. You can place your plant in several places around your home, including the kitchen and the bathroom. Just make sure a small light source is present for your pothos to survive and grow!

TIP: If you have a variegated variety, such as a Snow Queen pothos or Manjula pothos, be sure to give it proper lighting! Improper lighting for variegated varieties can cause your leaves to change colors and revert to green.