Light
Bright, indirect light; variegation fades in a darker position.
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Golden pothos: watering, pruning and larger leaves
Epipremnum aureum. Light and a support strongly influence growth rate and mature leaf size.
Watering
Water after part of the mix has dried and let excess drain.
Soil
An airy general mix with added drainage.
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Care over time
Through the seasons
It grows quickly in bright months and uses less water on short winter days.
Growth and maintenance
Node cuttings root readily and can be replanted into the same pot.
Plant
A simple care routine for Golden pothos
- 1
Check the available light and moisture below the surface.
- 2
Prune above a node for fuller growth or add a support for larger leaves.
- 3
Track new growth and change only one condition at a time.
Observation
Changes worth checking
- Yellow leaves above wet soil
- Long bare vine sections
- Brown marks after cold or saturation
Important
The plant contains irritating calcium oxalate crystals. Keep it away from children and pets.
Sources and further reading: University of Illinois Extension: houseplant care
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