Golden Pothos Care Guide for Beginners
Golden pothos is a good first houseplant if you want clear rules instead of a fussy routine: give it bright indirect light, water only after the top few centimetres of soil dry out, and keep it away from pets that chew leaves. If the leaves start curling, yellowing, or getting brown tips, the fix usually starts with one simple check: is the soil dry, damp, or soggy? Golden pothos (Epipremnum aureum) is the heart-shaped trailing plant with green leaves splashed in yellow-gold. It is native to the Solomon Islands and grows as a tropical vine. According to the University of Florida IFAS Extension, golden pothos can reach lengths of 40 feet in its native tropical habitat, which explains why indoor plants can eventually trail down shelves, bookcases, and hanging baskets when the routine is right. ...