Indoor Garden Guides
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Pothos
Golden Known as the Devil’s Ivy, Pothos Golden is the
hardiest of container houseplants. Its
tolerance for low light conditions gives Tips
for Care The
Pothos Golden is oh-so hardy and surprisingly low maintenance.
Because the Pothos Golden was originally found in the forests of
the Solomon Islands north of Australia, it has happily adapted to low
indoor light levels. Unlike
other tropicals that demand sunlight, the Pothos Golden can be used to
bring color to dimmer areas where other plants fear to tread.
A good rule of thumb for this plant, if during the day there
is enough natural light to read by, there’s enough light for the Pothos.
Watch out for too much direct sunlight with this variant, as it can
result in scorched leaves. The
Pothos Golden is quite happy being watered once a week, as it doesn’t
like wet roots and should be allowed to dry slightly between waterings.
In fact, a sure-fire way to kill them is overwatering and excess
water should be drained from the base after watering. The
best indicator of a healthy Pothos Golden is the leaf color.
Unhappy plants often turn almost completely green in color, while
healthy, happy ones reward you with many splashes of golden yellow
variegation throughout the plant. The Pothos Golden only requires an annual liquid fertilizer, best applied in the spring, but it can be applied more often during the active growing time. While the plant is a fast growing vine, it’s happy being repotted every few years, and a general purpose potting soil with good drainage capabilities help this hardy plant thrive. If the Pothos is used in a container rather than a hanging basket, be sure to give it a sturdy support to climb, something more than just a small stake. Additional
Tips The Pothos Golden is poisonous to pets, both cats and dogs, so keep an eye on Fido. In fact, with plant munching pets in the house, the Pothos Golden is quite happy as a hanging basket with its trailing leaves creating a handsome display. What the Pothos Golden also does for your home, and does quite well, is improve your indoor air quality. This variant is known for removing indoor pollutants, such as formaldehyde and benzene, and is considered one of the top houseplants for healthy indoor air.
Bottom Line The Pothos Golden is one of the most popular houseplants, and for good reason. Its golden splashed leaves and low maintenance and lighting needs make it one of the hardiest houseplants around. It’s sure to become a staple in any indoor garden or container. |
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the Pothos Golden versatility not
often found in indoor gardening.
The
Golden Pothos is also known as Epipremnum aureum. This is one of the
hardiest house plants available: it is ideal for almost any light level
and it is really easy to keep alive. This beautiful plant comes in a
high-quality variety of pots.