Houseplants – Golden Pothos

Botanical name: epipremnum aureum

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: 66 ft in height and a 8 – 12 ft spread

Hardy zone: zones 9-13

Foliage color: green/yellow

Growth rate: grows 1 – 2 ft a year

Pruning instructions: shape/trim every other month during growing season

Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge

Landscape use: climbing vine

Light needs: 4 or more hours of sun a day

Special features: trailing vine, variegated leaves

Watering instructions: water when leaves begin to wilt and the soil is dry, extremely drought tolerant

Fertilizing instructions : Apply a nitrogen fertilizer once a month during growing season

Best time to plant: year-round

Best type of soil: organic potting soil

Companion plants: philodendron, monsteras, ZZ plant

Toxicity level: potentially mildly toxic if ingested Invasive species: no