ornamentalFamily: AraceaeGenus: EpipremnumSpecies: golden

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Golden Pothos

Epipremnum golden

Golden Pothos is a popular trailing houseplant prized for its resilience and attractive, variegated foliage. The lush, heart-shaped leaves feature distinctive yellow and green marbling, making it an ideal candidate for hanging baskets or trailing down bookshelves. Highly adaptable to most indoor environments, it is celebrated for its ability to tolerate low light and irregular watering, making it a staple for any indoor plant collection.

Golden Pothos is a versatile and easy-to-grow vining tropical plant known for its heart-shaped leaves splashed with vibrant golden-yellow variegation. It is a perfect choice for beginners, thriving in a variety of indoor light conditions.

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Begin with a starter plant and establish it in a larger pot using quality potting soil with beneficials and fertilizer.

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Plant Profile

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Key growing information first, with the complete reviewed cultivar profile available when you want it.

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Sun

Bright, indirect light is best; will tolerate low light conditions.

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Water

Allow the top inch or two of soil to dry out between waterings. Avoid waterlogging the roots.

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Mature size

Vines can grow 6 to 10 feet long in indoor settings.

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Hardiness

10-12

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Growth habit

Trailing, vining, or climbing.

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Plant type

Tropical foliage plant

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Growing note

Avoid cold drafts and temperatures below 55 degrees Fahrenheit. Variegation may fade in extremely low light, so provide bright, indirect light to maintain vibrant yellow patterns.

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Climate note

Prefers consistent household temperatures between 65 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Flower / fruit

Rarely flowers indoors; grown primarily for its attractive foliage.

Growing & Care

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Sun / light

Bright, indirect light is best; will tolerate low light conditions.

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Growth rate

Moderate to fast.

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Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid indoor plant fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

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Pruning

Trim long stems regularly to encourage bushier growth and maintain the desired shape.

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Care notes

Avoid cold drafts and temperatures below 55 degrees Fahrenheit. Variegation may fade in extremely low light, so provide bright, indirect light to maintain vibrant yellow patterns.

Size & Habit

How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.

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Mature size

Vines can grow 6 to 10 feet long in indoor settings.

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Growth habit

Trailing, vining, or climbing.

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Spacing

12-18 inches apart for multiple plants in one container.

Flower / Fruit

Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.

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Flowering / fruiting

Rarely flowers indoors; grown primarily for its attractive foliage.

Climate & Hardiness

Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.

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Hardiness zones

10-12

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Temperature

Prefers consistent household temperatures between 65 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit.

Soil & Water

Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.

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Watering

Allow the top inch or two of soil to dry out between waterings. Avoid waterlogging the roots.

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Soil

Use a well-draining, peat-based potting mix to ensure healthy root growth.

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Soil pH

6.1-6.5

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Container Growing

Excellent for hanging baskets, wall planters, or traditional containers where the vines can trail or be trained to climb a support.

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Family

Araceae

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Foliage Look

Glossy, heart-shaped, variegated green and golden-yellow leaves.

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Foliage Rules

Leaves are heart-shaped and alternate; variegation consists of irregular gold-yellow splotches or streaks on a green base.

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Fruit Flower Look

N/A

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Fruit Flower Rules

Flowers are not a feature of this plant in indoor houseplant settings.

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Growth Habit Rules

Should appear as a trailing vine; do not depict as an upright shrub or tree form.

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Mature Plant Look

A lush, trailing vine with cascading stems covered in heart-shaped variegated leaves.

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Mature Stage Morphology

Mature vines with larger, lush, heart-shaped leaves showing extensive gold-yellow marbling; stems are sturdy but flexible.

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Morphology Rules

Vines should look healthy and pliable; leaves should be smooth and glossy when clean.

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Plant Faqs

Does Golden Pothos require direct sunlight? No, it prefers bright, indirect light but tolerates low light well. How often should I water my Pothos? Water when the top inch of soil is dry to the touch. Is this plant safe for pets? No, Golden Pothos is toxic to cats and dogs if ingested. Can I train it to climb? Yes, use a moss pole or trellis to encourage it to climb upward.

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Root Look

Healthy, white to tan fibrous root system within a starter plug.

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Soil Look

Dark, rich, well-draining peat-based potting mix.

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Starter Stage

Young starter plugs featuring several small, healthy leaves and an established root system.

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Starter Stage Morphology

Young leaves are heart-shaped, about 2-3 inches long, with the characteristic green and yellow variegation already present.

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Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Golden Pothos. This is Golden Pothos, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let Golden Pothos become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the future indoor tropical environment you want to create. These iconic heart-shaped leaves feature stunning golden-yellow variegation that brings warmth and texture to any space. Establish your starter by repotting it into a four-inch pot with quality, well-draining potting mix, then later move it to an appropriate final container when established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.

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Golden Pothos Epipremnum aureum Agardeni houseplants indoor plants trailing plants foliage starter plants easy care plants tropical plants

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Youtube Video Summary

Discover the beauty and ease of the Golden Pothos, a classic vining houseplant perfect for any indoor space. Learn how this variegated tropical plant can transform your shelves and hanging planters with its fast-growing, heart-shaped leaves.

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Youtube Video Title

Golden Pothos: The Perfect Trailing Houseplant

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