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Sign up freeEpipremnum aureum
Forgiving trailing houseplant. Tolerates low light, irregular watering, and a wide range of temperatures. Cuttings root in water in days. Mildly toxic to cats and dogs β keep out of reach.
Attract Predatory mites, Minute pirate bugs, Lacewings to keep them in check β plant French MarigoldGreat, African MarigoldGood and CosmosGood nearby.Water: Low Β· Height: 100 cm Β· Soil: Well-draining potting mix, peat or coco coir based. Slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0-6.5). Aeration important to prevent root rot.
Pothos is usually grown from cuttings rather than seed. Take a healthy stem cutting, remove the lower leaves, and root it in moist, free-draining compost.
Zamioculcas zamiifolia
houseplantShares Pothos's vulnerability to mites β same companion strategies apply
Aglaonema commutatum Schott
houseplantA fellow Araceae β similar growing habits to Pothos
Phalaenopsis Γ hybrida
houseplantSame mites challenge as Pothos β similar protective companions help
Phlox subulata L.
flowerLike Pothos, a perennial β fits the same seasonal rotation
These three thrive alongside Pothos β and alongside each other.
