Plants
Pothos
Epipremnum aureum · Aronstabgewächse (Araceae)
Pothos is probably the most low-maintenance foliage plant of all - trailing, robust and almost indestructible. Its heart-shaped, often variegated leaves bring plenty of life to any room with minimal effort. We happily recommend it to plant beginners because it forgives mistakes and forms metre-long shoots with a little patience.
- Light
- Bright to semi-shaded, without harsh sun; variegated varieties need more light to keep their pattern.
- Watering
- Water moderately, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings; avoid waterlogging at all costs.
- Care level
- Easy
- Botanical
- Epipremnum aureum
Varieties are distinguished mainly by leaf pattern: the classic Golden Pothos shows green leaves with golden-yellow marbling, Marble Queen is heavily cream-white-green variegated, and the Neon variety glows in fresh light green. The more light a variegated variety receives, the clearer its pattern stands out - in shade the leaves gradually turn greener.
In floristry and interior planting we value pothos as a hanging plant for baskets and high shelves, as a climbing column on moss poles, or as a low-maintenance filler in planted bowls. Individual shoots integrate well into arrangements or table decorations and last remarkably long in water there.
Reliable signs of quality are strong, glossy leaves without brown tips and firm, non-faded shoots. We only sell stock with healthy, dense growth - a weak pothos with few leaves does recover, but looks sparse for months. We pay particular attention to well-rooted pots, as the most beautiful trails grow from them.
Stylistically pothos suits both modern, minimalist interiors and densely planted urban-jungle corners. Combined with upright plants such as Sansevieria or Monstera, it adds the soft, cascading line to the picture. Its propagation from cuttings is so easy that one plant quickly becomes several.
Care
- 01Bright to semi-shaded spot without harsh midday sun; variegated varieties need more light, otherwise the leaves turn green.
- 02Water only once the top layer of soil has dried out - pothos tolerates dryness far better than waterlogging.
- 03Always use a pot with a drainage hole and remove excess water from the cachepot to prevent root rot.
- 04Fertilise lightly every two to four weeks in summer; reduce watering and feeding in winter.
- 05Simply cut back overly long or bare shoots - the plant then branches more bushily, and the cuttings root easily in a glass of water.
- 06Keep at room temperature (ideally 18-24 degrees) and avoid cold draughts and spots below 15 degrees.
Frequently asked
- Is pothos toxic to cats, dogs and children?
- Yes. All parts of the plant contain insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. Chewing causes irritation and burning in the mouth, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing. Keep the plant out of reach of pets and small children.
- Why is my pothos losing its variegation?
- Variegated varieties like Marble Queen or Golden Pothos need plenty of indirect light to keep their pale pattern. If the plant stands too dark, it produces more chlorophyll and the leaves turn increasingly green. A brighter spot brings the pattern back.
- How do I propagate a pothos?
- Very easily via tip cuttings: cut a shoot with one or two leaf nodes and place it in a glass of water. Roots form within a few weeks, after which you can pot the cutting in soil. This way one plant quickly becomes a whole collection.
- When is pothos in season?
- As a houseplant, pothos is available all year round. It grows most vigorously in the bright months from spring to autumn; in winter it grows more slowly and accordingly needs less water and fertiliser.