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Pothos

Epipremnum aureum

Also known as: Devil's Ivy, Golden Pothos

⚠ïļ Toxic to petsAraceaeVery easy to propagate

A complete guide to growing and propagating Pothos: its care needs, how to take cuttings and root them, how long propagation takes, and how to fix the most common problems.

Pothos care at a glance

☀ïļ Light
Bright, indirect light; tolerates low light but variegation fades.
💧 Water
Let the top 2 inches of soil dry out between waterings; roughly weekly.
ðŸŠī Soil
Well-draining houseplant mix with perlite.
ðŸ’Ļ Humidity
Average household humidity is fine; appreciates 40-60%.
ðŸū Toxicity
Toxic to cats and dogs (insoluble calcium oxalates).

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How to propagate Pothos

Water (stem cuttings)

Difficulty: Very easyTimeline: Roots in 2-4 weeks in water; pot up once roots reach 2-3 inches.
  1. Cut a 4-6 inch stem just below a node (the bump where a leaf meets the vine).
  2. Remove the lowest leaf so the node sits below the waterline.
  3. Place in a glass of room-temperature water in bright, indirect light.
  4. Change the water every 3-5 days to keep it oxygenated.
  5. Pot into soil once roots are 2-3 inches long.

Soil (direct)

Difficulty: EasyTimeline: Roots in 3-6 weeks; resistance when tugged means roots formed.
  1. Take a 4-6 inch cutting below a node.
  2. Dip the cut end in rooting hormone (optional).
  3. Insert the node into moist potting mix.
  4. Keep soil lightly moist and warm; cover loosely with a bag to hold humidity.

Common Pothos problems & fixes

Yellow leaves

Usually overwatering. Let soil dry more between waterings and check drainage.

Leggy vines / sparse growth

Too little light. Move to brighter indirect light and prune to encourage branching.

Brown leaf tips

Low humidity or salt buildup. Flush the soil and raise humidity slightly.

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Toxicity notes are a general guide based on ASPCA-style classifications — if a pet ingests any houseplant, contact your vet. Care needs vary with your home's conditions.