Pothos
Epipremnum aureum
One of the most forgiving houseplants on earth — a trailing aroid from Southeast Asia and the Solomon Islands that tolerates low light, irregular watering, and dry indoor air. Propagates easily from stem cuttings in water. Several cultivars exist (Golden, Marble Queen, Neon, Manjula, and more). Mature plants develop enormous fenestrated leaves when allowed to climb, but almost never do so as houseplants — juvenile form is familiar.
Quick Facts
Distribution
Indoor (native to Southeast Asia)
Light
Low to bright indirect light
Bloom Time
Rarely flowers indoors
Soil
Standard well-draining potting mix
Water
When top 2–3 cm of soil is dry; wilts dramatically as a warning
Growing & Cultivation
Propagation
Among the easiest plants to propagate — snip a stem section with 2–3 leaves and at least one node, root in water in a week. Pot up once roots are 5+ cm long.
