When I first started collecting plants I started with a golden Pothos. My mom had this Pothos for as far back as I can remember. It never died despite the fact that it was in my care and I NEVER watered it and it barely got any sunlight. It was crazy to me that it never died. It didn’t thrive but it stayed alive.
That’s the beauty of Pothos plants. They’re pretty hard to kill and a GREAT plant for beginners! I love the trailing look of them and I feel like they’re a classic plant and look beautiful in every home!
I still have my golden Pothos but I’ve added a few other varieties to my collection that I’d have to say are my favorites.
N’ Joy
It’s just got the coolest variegation in the leaves which are impossible to ignore! This is the newest Pothos to my collection so I’m excited to see it grow!
Global Green
The green on green variation is stunning and since I got it, it has continued to push new growth at such a fast rate. I was actually able to split it into two plants. I have one hanging in my north facing window and another on a shelf that gets light from the north window. Unfortunately I only have north windows in my apartment or I would like to get them some brighter light but they’ve still been doing really well with the amount of light they’ve been getting!
Here’s some stuff about Pothos that you should know…
Light- they tolerate low light (hence the reason my mom’s OG Pothos stayed alive with such little light for so long). However, if you really want your plant to thrive, make sure they get a lot of bright light! They grow bigger leaves faster if they get a good amount of light. In the wild they receive a lot of direct sunlight, so they can tolerate being outside in the spring & summer in direct sun, but make sure to acclimate the plant first before sitting it out in direct sun to avoid burning the leaves.
Water- they’re pretty drought tolerant in my opinion. When they need a drink the leaves will start to curl inward, but it’s best to keep the soil evenly moist (not soggy) and water when the top 2-3 inches of soil is completely dry. Be careful not to overwater though! If the soil stays wet for too long it can lead to root rot! Trust me, my Marble Queen and Neon Pothos both fell victim to root rot and I lost most of the plants to it.
Fertilize- I fertilize all my Pothos plants with FoliagePro every time a water and since I’ve started doing that they’ve really thrived! They’ve been pushing leaves quicker and have become fuller!
Give it Something to Climb- in the wild they are climbers that use their aerial roots to climb trees and other things around them. If you want large leaves then add a moss pole or stake to your pot to allow the plant something to hold on to and it will start to push bigger and bigger leaves, however if you like the trailing look (like me) you can let it grow over the side of the side of the pot and it will still grow into a beautiful plant!
Propagation- one thing I love about Pothos plants is how easy they are to propagate! They do really well in water, however if you struggle with root rot, you can also find success propagating in moss, perlite or even sticking the plant directly in soil. Add a rooting hormone for better success! Just cut below the node and stick in your medium of choice. Below is a picture of a cutting from my Global Green that I’ve been propping in moss.
Currently I have a Marble Queen, Neon, Golden, N’Joy, Jade, and Global Green Pothos, but I’m hoping to eventually collect them all! I still need a Manjula, Cebu Blue, Snow Queen, and Pearls and Jade to complete my collection!
Do you have a favorite Pothos?!
