This plant is so popular and used in homes as well as commercial decorative displays like shopping centers, offices, public locations because it requires little care. It’s also attractive!
The Golden Pothos is a beautiful plant that will add curb appeal to your home. You can either hang it up in an elegant basket or display them delicately off of shelves, depending on your preference.
The low-maintenance reputation of this plant is what makes it so popular. Nicknamed “Devil’s Ivy”, this plant gained its popularity due to the fact that it is almost impossible to kill it.
The perfect gift for those who have just started their plant journey, Golden Pathos is small and hardy. It can survive without much water or light exposure and will thrive in darker parts of your home!
Golden Pothos is a great plant for anyone looking to add some greenery and natural air purification. It’s also easy on the eye with its variegated leaves, making it perfect in any setting from green rooms or higher spaces like your bedroom!
Toxicity Level
NASA researchers recommend the Golden Pothos for its ability to remove benzene, formaldehyde and other toxins from air. In fact, according to a NASA study it is one of the best household plants that can be used as air-purifications in your home or office!
Golden Pothos is great for you if:
- You are a beginner gardener and need a plant to start with.
- You travel often, or are away from home most of the time of the day.
- You love tropical views and are a fan of Feng Shui.
- You have a small space but want to add greenery.
- You love variegated leaves and decorations on your plants.
Golden Pothos is great for:
- Homes with low light.
- Spaces with hanging baskets or shelves for vine drape.
- Places to add this plant as an underplanting with other greenery.
- Rooms with high humidity.
- Partial shade yards and patios.
How to Care for a Golden Pothos Plant
Light preference
The Golden Pothos is a plant that thrives in medium to low indirect light. If you have an eastern or northern window, it will be the perfect spot for this beautiful plant!
To make sure your Golden Pothos doesn’t dry out too much, rotate them half-way through watering so both sides get the same amount of light.
Golden Pothos loves the sun, but it can thrive in shade too! However, if you keep it in full shade and you see your plant is struggling, try moving it to a slightly sunnier location to see if this will help encourage new growth.
Water/Humidity
Allow the soil to dry out between watering. To check if it needs more water, gently poke down into the top two inches of dirt and see how much moisture remains in there–if not enough then consider giving it a drink.
Overwatering is one of the most common causes for death in Golden Pothos plants, so make sure to use a high-drainage soil and pot. It enjoys high humidity; just spritz or place them on top with water to create their ideal environment!
Ideal Temperature
The Pothos plant is a tough customer. It likes it hot and sunny, with temperatures between 70 -90°F to thrive in the South Pacific islands!
Make sure your home’s air conditioning vents aren’t pointing at its roots or else you might end up missing some growth on this tropical vine (or seriously decreasing how tall they grow).
Plant Food/Fertilizer
Fertilize the Golden Pothos with a balanced fertilizer once a month in the spring and summer months to get optimum growth.
Feeding your plant may seem daunting in the beginning, but it is easy once you get used! Let your indoor plants rest in the fall and winter months from fertilization. When you are ready to give them a boost, make sure that they are not stressed or diseased!
Repotting
You know your plant is getting older when its roots are starting to get dry and brown. Make sure you always check the health of them because if they start turning black or white, it might be time for a transplant! If transplanting, always use pots with good drainage holes.
Transplant only in spring, or summer. If your vines have gotten out of order and are a bit messy, you can always cut them off to stimulate new growth. This will also help keep the overall look tidy for all plants in this area too!
You can place the stems in water to cover two nodes. Change this every couple of days using filtered, rain or bottled water and you’ll see roots start to form! When they have several inches of roots, plant them in well-draining soil.
Cleaning
When cleaning these plants, put in a shower and fill the watering can with filtered water. This will simulate rain that naturally cleans them! Let them drain and dry naturally.
Spritzing leaves with rainwater can help them clean easily. Others prefer to hand-clean, gently wiping away any dirt or debris on the surface of a plant’s leaves.
Common Issues of the Golden Pothos Plant
Pests can hop from plant to plant, so be aware of your garden and examine it each time you water. Look at the stems for pests like spider mites or scale; look underneath leaves as well- some Pothos plants get these types of critters too!
It is better to identify the problem early, then wait until it turns into an infestation problem. So, check your plants frequently to avoid this.
Ultimately, all plants are prone to issues. However this one is an excellent indoor plant that requires little maintenance!
Companion Plants with your Golden Pothos plant:
The Dieffenbachia plant is a great companion for your Golden Pothos. They both prefer medium light and humidity, and both plants have eye-catchy variegated leaves that will leave everyone in complete awe.
ZZ Plants are a variety of low-maintenance indoor plants that can be treated like succulents. Like the Golden Pothos, they prefer medium light and moisture in their soil to dry out completely between watering sessions.