Origin
South America
Light
Dappled shade
Watering
Twice a week
Care
Expert
Flowering
Foliage
Indoor
Pothos
With its trailing vines and variegated foliage, the Pothos is the ultimate climbing plant — generous, vigorous, and foolproof.
Care Profile
A guide to ensuring your botanical companion thrives.
Origin
Southeast Asia
Light
Low to bright
Watering
Bi-weekly
Maintenance
Easy
The generous climber from Southeast Asia
Native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, the Pothos climbs and trails with ease, dressing shelves and hangers with cascades of heart-shaped leaves.
Nearly indestructible, it forgives missed waterings and thrives in almost any light, making it the ideal first plant for any beginner.
"The Pothos grows wherever you give it a little room."
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Styling Tip 01
Flexible Light
It thrives from light shade to bright light; the stronger the light, the more pronounced its variegation.
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Styling Tip 02
Easy Propagation
Cut a stem below a node, place it in water, and it will develop roots within a few days.
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Styling Tip 03
Regular Pruning
Pinch back overly long stems to encourage dense, bushy growth.
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Origin
Southeast Asia
Light
Low to bright
Watering
Weekly
Care
Easy
Flowering
Foliage