Pothos Devil's Ivy Care

Hanging Pothos Plant

Pothos plants are a great low-light houseplant for beginners! These plants are well known for being almost un-killable. These plants can be grown in a hanging basket or on a table-top. Pothos come in multiple color varieties ranging from solid green to variegated. Although these plants are quite hardy, there are some care tips you need to follow to keep them look healthy!

Water: Water Pothos once a week when the soil is dry. If the leaves on your plant begin to droop, your plant needs more water. If you begin to get brown spots on the leaves of your Pothos, it is getting too much water. If you notice yellowing leaves on your plant, this could be either because of pests, or the roots of your plant are sitting in water. To fix this, make sure your pot has adequate drainage and inspect for pests.

Brown Leaf Spots

Slightly Drooping Leaves

Light: Pothos are low-light plants, but they can tolerate up to medium-light. If your Pothos plant is getting too much light, it will start to get brown tips.

Soil: A well-draining all-purpose potting mix works fine.

Pot: Pothos plants can be either potted as a hanging plant or in a regular pot. If you are going to hang your Pothos plant, make sure to use a plastic pot. Pothos plants can grow to be quite heavy. A plastic pot will help keep the weight lighter. Check your plant periodically to make sure your plant does not need to be repotted. Since Pothos are fast-growing, they can easily get root wrapped without you noticing.

Fertilizer: Fertilize your Pothos Plant once a year in the spring with an all-purpose slow-release fertilizer.

Propagation: Pothos plants are easy to propagate. Clip off a stem that has a couple of nodes then stick the stem in dirt. If you need to, pluck a couple of leaves off the base of the cutting. If your leaves are touching the dirt, they may rot. Place the plant under a plant light or in an area with a lot of sun. If you want to speed up the rooting process, you can place the cutting in a plastic bag to create a greenhouse environment.

Cutting in Dirt

Pothos Cutting

Pests: Pothos plants are prone to spider mites and mealybugs. Periodically check for them by inspecting the leaves and stems of your plant. To make it easier to see the spider mite webs, mist your plant with water. Signs of pest are yellowing leaves, leaf spots, webbing, and leaf dropping.

If you discover either of these pests:

1. Separate your plant from the rest of your collection.

2. Spray down your plant with water to remove the bugs.

3. Spray your plant with a mixture of vinegar, soap, water and baking soda. For the exact recipe, read my post on Spider Mite Help.

4. Spray your plant with neem oil.

5. Repeat the process until all the pests are gone.

Make sure to check underneath stems.
Mealybugs like to hide in these areas.

Variegated Pothos Plant

Variegated Pathos Plant

Overall Pothos plants are a great houseplant to grow. With just a little care, they will grow into magnificent plants!

Good Luck!

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