08/05/2021
Caring for a Golden Pothos!
Light
Golden Pothos , appreciate plenty of indirect sunlight, but if your home is on the dark side, that’s not an issue either. Golden pothos can handle just about any light conditions, though you may not see as much growth in a lower light setting.
These plants are tougher than they look! They can with stand being neglected. Making them perfect for new plant parents.
Water
If you tend to forget to water your plants you’ll love golden pothos! Let the soil dry out completely in between waterings, which means you’ll only be watering ever 1-2 weeks. When it’s time to give your plant a drink, just water until it starts to drain from the pot, then empty the drainage tray or put the whole pot in the sink to drain. When selecting a pot you will want to make sure there is a drain hole in the bottom of the pot to give the water a place to go so your plant doesn’t get the horrible issue of root rot. 😩
Fertilizer
Golden pothos love a mild fertilizer during the spring and summer. I just add a little Indoor Plant Food to my watering can each week when I water my golden pothos.
Temperature and humidity
Golden pothos thrive in typical room temperatures and don’t require much humidity. It will be happy whether you live in the desert or the tropics! They can live in a bathroom or on a shady shelf.
Pruning
Pothos plants, including golden pothos, tend to grow quickly, so you may find yourself pruning at some point to keep it under control. The vines can grow up to 10 feet long! If your golden pothos is getting a little big for your space, just trim the vines with clean scissors. Your plant won’t mind! For me once I trim my pothos I replant the trimmings in the same spot to make my pothos thicker!
And if you ever see brown or crispy dead leaves, just trim them off. Easy peasy!