Pothos or Epipremnum Aureum are one of the most common houseplants. Also known as the Money Plant or Devil’s Ivy, these evergreen climbers grow by taking help of external support. Native to Mo’orea Islands in Polynesia, these plants are now found in many tropical countries. They are extremely easy to care for and a popular choice among novice gardeners. These plants are invasive in nature and quickly grow out-of-bounds in the wild.
Types Of Pothos Plants
There are many varieties of Pothos plants available. Some of the popular varieties are listed below.
- Golden Pothos
These are the most popular varieties of the Pothos Plant. Golden Pothos require very less care and are easiest to grow.
Interesting Fact : According to Feng Shui practice, Golden Pothos is believed to bring positive energy flow inside the house which in turn attracts luck and wealth. That is why it is sometimes called as The Money Plant.
- Marble Queen Pothos
The Marble Queen pothos plants have white distinct speckles that cover most part of the leaves. The variegations on the leaves are not uniform. These plants require good amount of light to maintain the white speckles. If sufficient light is not available, then these plants tend to produce more greener foliage.
- Jessenia Pothos
Jessenia Pothos plants are a new and rare variety of Pothos. They look very similar to a Marble Queen Pothos plants. The distinctive difference between both the plants lies in the colour of the speckles. In Jessenia Pothos plants, the smudges are greenish yellow. However, in the Marble Queen Pothos, those are white and of brighter hue.
- Jade Pothos
The Jade Pothos plants are very easy to grow plants and can thrive even in low light conditions. These plants have solid green coloured leaves without any variegations.
- Neon Pothos
These plants have vibrant yellowish green leaves and are very easy to grow. They can tolerate low light and thrive in well lit areas.
- Njoy Pothos
The Njoy Pothos plants have distinct white speckles without any green smudges. These plants have smaller leaves because of which these are more suited for office desks and study tables. Also Njoy variety grows very slowly.
- Pearl And Jade Pothos
The Pearl And Jade plants look very similar to Njoy variety. The leaves are small and have bright white variegation with wavier edges. The distinct feature of these plants are the little smudges of green on the white speckles which are absent in case of the Njoy variety.
Plant Care Tips
- Watering
Water the plant when the soil is dry. Simply push your fingers to half an inch into the top layer. If the soil sticks to your fingers, the soil still has moisture content and you need to wait for it to dry completely.
- Light
The Pothos Plants do very well in a medium to bright light area.The size of the leaves depends on the lighting conditions.
- Soil
Pothos thrives well in regular potting soil. An Ideal potting mix should have a combination of organic compost(30%),sand(35%) and coco peat(35%) ensuring proper drainage of the plants.
- Temperature
These plants can tolerate wide range of temperatures. However they flourish in common room temperature and high humidity conditions.
- Fertilizer
Fertilization requirements are less for Pothos plants and it can be done even once a year. You can use regular compost or seaweed solution for the purpose of fertilization.
- Pest
Pothos being a houseplant may attract a few pests such as mealy bug, spider mites etc. So in order to take preventive measures, spraying your plant with a solution of water and dish washing liquid is recommended.
Propagation Tips
- For propagation grab a clean scissors and cut the stem half an inch above the node and half an inch above the leaf.
- You can make multiple cuttings and immerse the nodes in a clean jar containing water.
- Make sure that the nodes are completely immersed in water as the roots will grow from the nodes.
- Wait for a few weeks till the roots are at least an inch before potting them in regular soil.
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