Pothos
Epipremnum aureum
- Light
- Low to bright indirect; variegation fades in deep shade and burns in direct sun
- Water
- Every 1-2 weeks; let the top half of the soil dry between waterings
- Soil
- Any well-draining indoor potting mix
- Temperature
- 18-24°C (65-75°F); will tolerate down to 13°C / 55°F briefly
- Humidity
- 30-60%; happy in normal household air
- Growth habit
- Trailing vine; can climb if given a moss pole
- Mature size
- Vines 1-3 m (3-10 ft); easily trimmed back
- Pet toxicity
- Toxic to cats and dogs if chewed (calcium oxalate)
Watering baseline: ~9 days between waterings, in a 6-inch pot, medium light, spring growth, normal household humidity, and standard potting mix. The full guide's watering estimator adjusts the interval for your specific pot, light, season, humidity, and soil.