Golden Pothos - Ivy

1 gallon

Sunlight

Thrives in bright, indirect light, but can tolerate medium to low indirect light. Not suited for intense, direct sun.

Water

Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.

Humidity

Don’t sweat it. Any humidity level will do.

Temperature

Most houseplants prefer temps in the 65°F-85°F range (18°C-30°C). It’s best not to let it go below 60°F (15°C).

Soil

Use a well-draining potting mix. Mix in ingredients such as perlite or lava rocks to increase soil aeration as need.

Common Problems

The Pothos is an easy-going plant and is generally pest-free. Treat pests as soon as they appear with weekly sprays of a natural pesticide like neem oil and regular wipe-downs of the plant.

SYMPTOM: Wilting plant, dry potting mix
CAUSE: Thirsty plant, underwatered

SYMPTOM: Yellowing leaves, black stems
CAUSE: Overwatered

Precautions

Pothos can be irritating to cats, dogs, and humans if foliage consumed. Best practice is always to keep houseplants out of reach of small children and pets.