While pothos aren't too picky, they're happiest in a well-drained, nutrient-rich potting soil, such as Miracle-Gro® Indoor Potting Mix. Well-drained soils reduce the chance of "wet feet", or a soil that stays saturated too long causing damage to the plant's roots if not quickly corrected.
Pothos plants prefer a well-draining soil mix that is rich in organic matter and has good drainage. A mix that includes coconut coir, orchid bark, sphagnum peat moss, perlite, and coarse sand is ideal for pothos plants.
Use this plant food with all types of indoor plants, including houseplants, snake plants, croton, peace lilies, flowers, vegetables, herbs, and more.
For a plant like pothos that does not like to be overly fed, a liquid fertilizer might be the best choice. A high-quality, balanced liquid fertilizer is the Espoma Organic Indoor Houseplant Food, which should be diluted at 2 teaspoons of fertilizer per quart of water.
10 Reasons Not to Use Miracle-Gro
Miracle-Gro has a negative impact on your garden soil. Miracle-Gro destroys beneficial soil life. Miracle-Gro is polluting our water systems. Miracle-Gro actually stresses your plants out and makes them more susceptible to pests and disease.
MG is so strong that if used incorrectly, the fertilizer will actually burn the leaves and roots of your plants (you may have already experienced this). Imagine what it's doing to the healthy bacteria, fungi and other soil microbes that are working so hard to provide the nutrients your plants need.
Choose Your Feeding Style
Measure and mix it directly into your watering can and pour the solution around the bases of your plants, or use with your hose in a sprayer (like the Miracle-Gro® Garden Feeder) for larger areas. Plan to feed every 7 to 14 days.
Miracle-Gro® Tropical Houseplant Food is safe to use on all tropical plants, including spider plants, ZZ plants, snake plants, croton, pothos, monstera, fiddle-leaf figs, and more.
Yes, Golden Pothos tends to thrive in soil with coffee grounds.
No, it's not a sprinkle-on fertilizer. Use a diluted water-soluble product (i.e., Miracle-Gro) if you don't want to burn your plants and flowers. This stuff's reputation is long and proud; works great. Buy the sprayer and follow the instructions for larger areas.
For smaller plants (up to 14cm grow pots) you should go slightly smaller and for larger plants (above 24cm) you can add 2-3cm without the pot looking too large for the plant. Note: If the shape of the planter tapers strongly at the base, it might not be wide enough for your plant to sit squarely at the bottom.
Water your Pothos every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. If the plant's leaves begin curling inward or the potting mix is dry, this is a sign you need to water it more often.
Your Pothos prefers soil that is consistently moist. Be sure you're not over or underwatering your plant. Keep a consistent watering schedule–water when the top 2”-3” of the soil are dry. If you accidentally let your plant's soil dry out completely, you may see leaves go limp, droop, and possibly start to brown.
Pothis can be a climbing plant or a hanging plant, depending on your preferences and how much room you have. It makes a great option for hanging planters and will naturally hang down.
Boost their growth
Epsom salt can promote lush foliage and vibrant green color in indoor foliage plants like ferns and philodendrons, ZZ plant, Aglaonema, Syngonium, Areca Palm, Spider plant, Pothos (Money plant), etc.
Pruning directly at the leaf nodes can help the plant to form more bushy foliage. However, the easiest way to get the desired bushy shape is simply to grow several pothos plants in one pot. Tip: Since devil's ivy is poisonous, always wear gloves when working with the plant – especially when pruning and repotting.
We suggest using a liquid fertilizer because this makes it easier to control how much your plant is actually getting, because you can't control how fast a pellet fertilizer will break down and how much your plant will absorb. So look for a liquid fertilizer that you can dilute when you water your plants.
Golden Pothos plants are notoriously resilient, but they do have a sweet spot for watering. Generally, you'll want to water every 1-2 weeks, allowing the soil to dry out between sessions. Light is a game-changer here; more of it means more frequent watering.
Overwatering your golden pothos highly contributes to its leaves turning yellow. Overly wet soil causes root rot, which, in turn, causes yellowing foliage. Poor drainage, which leads to waterlogged roots, can also trigger yellowing in your plant's leaves. Golden pothos prefers partial shade or indirect sunlight.
Avoid creating a routine of watering at the same time every day or every week. Instead, get in the habit of paying attention to the soil and the weather so you can water when the plants really need it. Containers need frequent watering.
A good all-purpose fertilizer would be a 10-10-10 NPK (nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium). This type of fertilizer will work well for most plants and soil types.