Pothos Plant
Pothos (Epipremnum aureum) is a vine growing 3-10 feet long, hardy in USDA zones 10-11, with fast growth in well-drained, loamy soil, requiring indirect light and medium moisture, and it is neither edible nor medicinal.
Habit
Vine
Height
2 to 3 m
Growth
Fast
Soil
Well-drained, loamy
Shade
Indirect light
Moisture
Medium
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
Southeast Asia
Climatic Condition
Tropical, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
20°C to 30°C
Humidity (%)
60% to 80%
Potting media
50% Loam, 40% Sand, 10% Organic Matter
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
0.2 to 0.5 kg
Flowering Time
Spring to Fall
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.5
Soil EC
0.5 to 0.8 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
Ornamental
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
5 to 10 years
Health Benefits
Ornamental, Air-purifying
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% peat, 25% perlite, 25% compost
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 2-3 weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Improve drainage, reduce watering Prune affected leaves, neem oil spray Wipe with alcohol, neem oil Increase humidity, neem oil Insecticidal soap, neem oil
Fungicides containing metalaxyl, Copper-based fungicides, Systemic insecticides like imidacloprid, Miticides containing abamectin.
HEALTH BENEFITS
· Primarily an air-purifying plant.
· Removes toxins like formaldehyde and benzene from the air.
Enhances indoor air quality, reducing stress.