Pothos
Epipremnum aureum · Pothos · Arum family
Also known as: Golden Pothos · Devil's Ivy · Money Plant
Very easy100–400cmNot pet-safe
Pothos care at a glance
Pothos (Epipremnum aureum) needs little water and prefers to grow in partial shade. Ideal temperature: 15–29 °C.
- Water need
- Low
- Light
- Partial shade
- Soil moisture
- Dry
- Nutrients
- Low
- Ideal temperature
- 15–29 °C
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests, Diseases & Toxicity on Pothos
Possible pests on Pothos include Mealybugs, Scale insects and Thrips. A common disease is Root rot. Pothos is toxic to cats, dogs and humans.
Pest
- Mealybugs Medium
- Scale insects Medium
- Thrips Low
Disease
- Root rot High
Toxicity
- Insoluble calcium oxalates Medium
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Frequently asked questions about Pothos
- Which pests affect Pothos?
- Possible pests on Pothos include Mealybugs, Scale insects and Thrips.
- Which diseases affect Pothos?
- A common disease is Root rot.
- Is Pothos toxic to cats and dogs?
- Pothos is toxic to cats, dogs and humans.
- How much water does Pothos need?
- Pothos has a low water requirement.
- What light does Pothos need?
- Pothos prefers to grow in partial shade.
- Is Pothos frost-hardy?
- Pothos is not frost-hardy. Its lower limit is around 13 °C.