- 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
