🌿 Pothos: Growing Guide
Pothos (Epipremnum aureum) grows best in shade with little water, and does well at 15–30 °C (59–86 °F) in soil with a pH of 6.0–7.5. Space plants about 50 cm (20 in) apart. Expect 365+ days (a perennial — it takes more than a season).
Quick facts
| Scientific name | Epipremnum aureum |
|---|---|
| Category | Indoor Plants |
| Sunlight | Shade |
| Watering | Low |
| Plant spacing | 50 cm (20 in) |
| Soil pH | 6.0–7.5 |
| Comfortable temperature | 15–30 °C (59–86 °F) |
| Time to maturity | 365+ days (a perennial — it takes more than a season) |
| Sowing depth | 3 cm (1.2 in) |
| Height | 30–1800 cm (12–709 in) |
When to sow, plant and harvest
The calendar below shows the best months in each climate zone. Pick the zone closest to your garden.
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mediterranean | Plant out | Plant out | ||||||||||
| Continental | Plant out | |||||||||||
| Oceanic | Plant out | |||||||||||
| Subtropical | Plant out | Plant out | Plant out | Plant out | ||||||||
| Tropical | Harvest | Harvest | Harvest | Harvest | Harvest | Harvest | Harvest | Harvest | Harvest | Harvest | Harvest | Harvest |
| Cold / Northern | Plant out | |||||||||||
| Arid / Semi-arid | Plant out | Plant out |
- Mediterranean (Greece, Spain, Italy, coastal Turkey): Plant out: Jan, Sep.
- Continental (Central/Northern Europe, inland Balkans): Plant out: Apr.
- Oceanic (UK, France, Belgium, Netherlands, NW Europe): Plant out: Mar.
- Subtropical (Southern US, N. Africa, Middle East): Plant out: Aug, Dec–Feb.
- Tropical (SE Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, Amazon): Harvest: Feb–Jan.
- Cold / Northern (Scandinavia, Canada, Russia, Alpine): Plant out: May.
- Arid / Semi-arid (Arabian Peninsula, inland Australia): Plant out: Feb, Aug.
Watering
Water about every 7 days in summer and about every 14 days in winter. Let it dry out a little between waterings.
Growing tips
Almost impossible to kill! Devil's Ivy. Toxic to pets. Golden and Marble Queen.
Good companion plants
These plants grow well alongside it:
Common pests and problems
Frequently asked questions
Pothos: when should I sow and plant it?
Mediterranean (Greece, Spain, Italy, coastal Turkey): Plant out: Jan, Sep. Continental (Central/Northern Europe, inland Balkans): Plant out: Apr. Oceanic (UK, France, Belgium, Netherlands, NW Europe): Plant out: Mar.
Pothos: how often should I water it?
Water about every 7 days in summer and about every 14 days in winter. Let it dry out a little between waterings.
Pothos: how far apart should I plant it?
Plant about 50 cm (20 in) apart and sow at a depth of about 3 cm (1.2 in).
Pothos: how long does it take to grow?
Plan on 365+ days (a perennial — it takes more than a season).
Pothos: which plants grow well with it?
Philodendron.
Pothos: which pests and problems should I watch for?
Mealy bugs.
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