Pothos plants are one of the best houseplants in the world. Pothos varieties are great for all sorts of indoor plant purposes - they are great decorations, fantastic air purifiers, as well as being super easy to care for. Whether you live in a sunny, delightful region of the world or a cold and rainy one, you can grow pretty much all pothos varieties.
Don’t get confused between Pothos and Philodendrons. They have similar-shaped leaves but have subtle differences. We are going to outline some key characteristics of Pothos plants, how to identify them, and some history behind them. We will then showcase our absolute favorite Pothos plants that you can grow in your home!
Pothos plants are a type of vine. They grow in a thick, bushy collection and tend to droop down. They have long, thin stems that hold scores of their little dark green leaves. These plants tend to enjoy growing downwards, drooping over whatever plant pot they find themselves in. They are a favorite for homes with high ceilings, big kitchens, and more.
Pothos plants can live for up to around 10 years if kept correctly and we will highlight some key care tips for you to be able to keep your Pothos happy and healthy that entire time! After our care section, we will move onto our favorite Pothos plants. You can order all of these plants at our online store and they’ll be delivered straight to your door!
General Pothos Care Tips
Light:
Pothos plants like indirect sunlight. They can live on low-light conditions and partial shade, though you want to avoid an area where there is direct sunlight. Direct sunlight can cause their leaves to burn. Having too much shade can influence their leaf color as well so be aware that that is a potential problem!
Water:
You shouldn’t need to water more than every two weeks in the colder months. In the growing season, ie Spring and Summer, water around once a week. They like living in continuously damp soil, though not drowning in it.
Humidity:
These plants like living in pretty humid conditions. They will thrive in a kitchen area where there is increased periods of heat. Keep them away from major draft areas.
Fertilizer:
Pothos plants aren’t heavy feeders so they will only need a feed once a month in the growing season. If they look fine and healthy then you can probably skip this stage.
Common Pothos Care Issues:
Brown leaves - Brown leaves can be caused by too much or too little watering. Brown leaves that are crisp showcase a lack of humidity.
Drooping leaves - Drooping leaves are a sign that your plant is stressed and is being underwatered. Give your plant a deep watering and monitor the soil moisture.
Recommended Products
Marble Queen Pothos
This amazing Marble Queen Pothos is one of our favorites. It has a unique growing style with a more expressive, less symmetrical appearance than the typical ones. It has specs of pale yellow smattered throughout the dark green shades. The contrast creates a lovely eye-catching, simple appearance.
This plant is insanely easy to care for. Just ensure it is getting the right level of watering and then you can pretty much leave it as it is! This plant would work great in a home office, or in a living room where you need a little spark of color.
Golden Pothos with Moss Pole
This lovely, typical-looking Pothos is a readymade sensation. Dark green, luscious-looking leaves that have small flecks of color throughout it. This plant has excellent air-purifying qualities which can help keep your air clean and with minimal impurities that you are unknowingly ingesting.
We have included a lovely moss pole in this package to help the plant grow in a neat, vertical fashion. This is just a little added bonus feature to help your Pothos grow neat and tidy. It can fit really nicely in almost any room now!
Check Out - Golden Pothos Care and Growing Guide
Set: 3 Heart Shaped Plants with Pots
If you’re feeling set on Pothos plants and you’re a plant lover already then this is the bundle for you. We’ve included our Heart Satin Pothos plant with a Green Sweetheart Plant, as well as a Hoya Kerri Succulent. Each plant as a pot included with it so you can get these into your home immediately!
This classic Pothos is a great addition to your home and is supported nicely by these two other succulents. Join the easy care party with this bundle and you can have fabulous plants with barely any work!
We hope you have enjoyed reading a bit about Pothos plants and their magical ways. As a popular indoor plant, they bring a touch of nature into your home effortlessly. We have more of these beauties at our online store, so be sure to head over today for some fantastic deals that can be delivered straight to your door!