Epipremnum aureum
Overview
Uses: Houseplant, hanging baskets, climbing plant on a moss pole or trellis, patio containers in warm climates
Benefits: Vigorous trailing or climbing growth; classic heart-shaped foliage with golden variegation; adaptable to a range of indoor light conditions; easy-care vining plant
USDA Hardiness Zones: 10–12 (grown as an annual in colder climates)
Sun: Bright Indirect Light
Life Cycle: Tender Perennial
Growth Habit: Trailing, Climbing — vining stems with aerial roots
Foliage Color: Green and Golden Yellow
Mature Height: Trails 3–10' indoors
Mature Width: Spreads 2–6' indoors
Bloom Season: Insignificant indoors
Growth Rate: Fast
Summary
Golden pothos is a timeless, easygoing houseplant that brings lush trailing greenery and golden variegation to almost any room.
Its heart-shaped leaves emerge on flexible vines that can cascade from shelves and hanging baskets or climb upward when trained on a support. This adaptability makes it a natural fit for bright living spaces, offices, and plant corners where you want quick, satisfying growth without complicated care.
With consistent watering and bright, indirect light, golden pothos fills in fast and is easy to shape with simple trims.
Care
Golden Pothos Care
Provide bright, indirect light for best color and fuller growth. It tolerates lower light, but variegation may soften and growth may slow.
Water when the top portion of soil dries out, then water thoroughly and allow excess moisture to drain. Avoid letting pots sit in standing water.
Feed during active growth with a
slow release fertilizer
in spring and summer.
Trim vines as needed to control length and encourage a bushier plant. Cuttings root easily in water or moist potting mix.
Container Growing
Golden pothos performs beautifully in hanging baskets and decorative containers. Use a well-draining potting mix and a pot with drainage holes.
Container-grown plants may require more frequent watering during warm months.
Plants hardy in the ground may require winter protection when grown in containers in colder zones.
Size
What Size is the Golden Pothos for Sale Online?
The Golden Pothos we sell online ships in a greenhouse-grade grow pot or hanging basket and is appropriately sized for its container at the time of shipping. For specific sizing questions, please
contact us.
How Large Does Golden Pothos Grow?
Indoors, golden pothos commonly trails 3–10 feet over time, depending on light, container size, and pruning. When trained on a support, it can climb and form a taller vertical display.
Additional Information
What are some common names for this plant?
This plant is commonly known as Golden Pothos or Devil’s Ivy.
Is golden pothos better as a hanging plant or a climbing plant?
It can do both. Let vines cascade for a classic trailing look, or train them upward on a moss pole or trellis for a more upright display.
Is golden pothos a good choice for beginners?
Yes. It’s widely considered one of the easiest vining houseplants to grow indoors, with forgiving watering needs and flexible light tolerance.
Where can I find more vining and indoor plant options?
Browse more easy-care options in our
Houseplants
and trailing favorites in our
Hanging Baskets
collections.
