Water. 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.
The best way to know if your plant needs water is to check their soil mix and the plant itself. If the soil mix is about to dry and/or if you start seeing leaves that are not robust, then it is about time to water them. Water them thoroughly until the water drips out of the drainage hole.
Overwatering your golden pothos highly contributes to its leaves turning yellow. Overly wet soil causes root rot, which, in turn, causes yellowing foliage.
You need to water your pothos only if the pot/planter has been completely dry, but a bit neglect won't hurt the plant much. Depending where you live, for indoor plant this might be somewhere between 3--7 days. Outdoor plant need a bit more water until it is established (you can water it every 2--4 days).
Keep your pothos happy by: Avoiding direct sunlight - pothos prefer bright, but indirect light. Watering when the top two inches of soil feel dry. Misting every few days - they love a humid environment.
Here are some telltale signs that your Pothos needs water: Its leaves seem to be wilting or drooping. The soil's top layer is very dry when you check with your finger.
Cacti, succulents, fiddle leaf fig (Ficus Lyrata), and other plants that prefer dry environments are among them. Although they prefer humidity, watering fuzzy-leaved plants like African violets and piggyback plants (Tolmiea menziesii) is not recommended since the water droplets will mark the surface of the leaves.
Bottom watering only works for certain plants.
"We love this method for ferns, philodendrons, and pothos plants, because they have dense and robust root balls that can take up the water effectively," Ferguson says.
Pothos plants will do just fine in a variety of containers, including ceramic, metal, terracotta and plastic vessels. The pot should only be two inches wider than the plant's root ball and should have drainage holes so that the plant does not end up sitting in water, putting the plant at risk of root rot.
Lifespan and Longevity
Golden Pothos plants boast a respectable average lifespan, typically ranging from five to ten years. However, with attentive care, these resilient houseplants can grace your space for much longer.
Those yellow leaves will not recover, so you may also want to remove those (again, tug gently and they'll come off if they're ready) so the plant can direct its energy to growth and maintaining healthy leaves. Think about how much and how often you're watering your pothos plant.
One obvious sign your pothos has root rot is its leaves will slowly begin to wilt and yellow even though the soil is moist, or, if you check the roots, they may feel soggy and look brown or black. If you suspect your plant has root rot, DO NOT OVERWATER.
Bright, Indirect Light: Pothos plants do best in bright, indirect light. Place your Pothos near a window with a sheer curtain, or in a spot that receives bright but filtered light. Avoid placing the plant in direct sunlight, as this can burn the leaves and cause them to wilt.
The pothos is a great indoor plant for the bathroom. They're small enough that they won't get in your way as you step out of the shower. But, they stand out enough to make a statement.
Mix the fertilizer in a watering can and use it to water your plants. One feeding of water-soluble fertilizer every two to three weeks is generally plenty. You can also use dry, granular, or powdered fertilizer.
Do Pothos Plants Like Coffee Grounds? Yes, Golden Pothos tends to thrive in soil with coffee grounds.
Do Pothos like to climb or hang? Pothos naturally vine horizontally or hang downward from their pot unless there is more sunlight to reach up for. Depending on your preferences, these laid-back, easy-to-care-for plants are willing to climb, trellis, weave, or dangle from a hanging basket.
However, make sure to repot your pothos every at least two to three years.
Pothos can typically go about 10 days without water, depending on environmental factors like temperature, humidity, and the size of the pot. However, it's not a wise idea to leave your Pothos there without monitoring.
Cut a length of pothos vine with three or four nodes. Remove the leaves on the lower part of the vine since any leaves left under the water will rot. Fill the container with water. Tap water is fine but if your water is heavily chlorinated, let it sit out for a day or two before you put the vine in the water.
While many people think pothos will “thrive on neglect,” this isn't actually the case. The plant is resilient but not invincible. Symptoms of underwatering include dry, brittle leaves, yellowing, crispy spots on the leaves, excessive wilting or limp leaves, and a very dusty dry soil mix.
This landmark study set out to find out if plants can clean the air in sealed environments, like a space station. Researchers found that in addition to absorbing carbon dioxide, common houseplants can also remove volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
Tropical plants may benefit from warm mist, but cool mist is also sufficient, if your home's temperature is at a desirable level.