Also known as Centipede Tonga Vine · Devil's Vine · Devil's-Ivy
Safety note: This plant may be toxic to humans and pets. See toxicity details.
Epipremnum aureum, or Golden Pothos, is a fast-growing tropical vine with heart-shaped, variegated leaves. An easy-care houseplant, it tolerates various light conditions
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, indirect
70% intensity
Tolerates lower light but variegation may fade
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow topsoil to dry between waterings
Well-draining potting mix.
50% intensity
Warm
70% intensity
Avoid drafts and temperatures below 10°C
House Plant, Indoor, Outdoor, Greenhouse
50% intensity
Light
40% intensity
Monthly during growing season (spring/summer)
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | Yes 4/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | Yes 4/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals, which can cause oral irritation, swelling, pain, excessive drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing if ingested by humans or pets.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot, as Pothos is susceptible to overwatering. Reduce frequency in winter when growth slows.
Yellowing leaves often indicate overwatering, while drooping leaves can signal underwatering.
Prune regularly to maintain desired shape, encourage bushier growth, and remove leggy stems or yellowing leaves. Cut just above a node to promote new branching.
Pruning also helps manage its size, especially when grown as a hanging or climbing plant, and can be done any time of year.
Golden Pothos is easily propagated from stem cuttings. Take cuttings with at least 2-3 leaves and a node, ensuring a clean cut. Place them in water, changing it weekly, or directly into moist potting mix.
Roots typically form within a few weeks. Provide warm temperatures and bright, indirect light for successful rooting and new plant development.
Repot every 1-2 years or when the plant becomes root-bound, typically in spring. Choose a pot one size larger with good drainage. Gently remove the plant, loosen roots, and replant in fresh, well-draining potting mix.
This provides new nutrients and space for continued growth.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
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Photos of Golden Pothos (Epipremnum aureum)
9 known issues from plant disease data
Pythium Root Rot in Foliage Plants (House Plants) causes roots to turn soft and brown, leaving plants wilted, weak, and slow to grow.
Phytophthora Root Rot in Foliage Plants (House Plants) causes dark, rotting roots, yellow leaves, wilting, and plant collapse.
Rhizoctonia Root Rot in Foliage Plants (House Plants) causes sunken rot at the base, weak roots, yellowing, and sudden collapse.
Bacterial Leaf Spot on Foliage Plants (House Plants) causes small dark leaf spots with yellow edges that spread and spoil foliage.
Fungal Leaf Spot on Foliage Plants (House Plants) causes brown or black spots that enlarge, dry out leaves, and reduce plant appeal.
Gray Mold (Botrytis Blight) on Foliage Plants (House Plants) causes soft brown patches and fuzzy gray growth on leaves and stems.
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Alismatales |
| Family | Araceae |
| Genus | Epipremnum |
| Species | Epipremnum aureum |
Similar in genus Epipremnum
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