Exposure & location

The Epipremnum ‘Golden Pothos’ enjoys soft, diffuse light while remaining tolerant of shadier environments.

• Light: bright indirect or bright partial shade.
• Avoid: direct sunlight that burns the leaves.
• Ideal spaces: living room, office, bright bathroom, filtered windowsill.
• Temperature: 18–27 °C, tolerates dry and air-conditioned air well.

Verdeia tip: the brighter the light, the more vibrant the golden variegation will be.

Watering & care

Robust and undemanding plant, the Golden Pothos forgives watering lapses and adapts perfectly to apartment life.

• Frequency: about once a week, when the soil is dry on the surface.
• Water: avoid any stagnation in the saucer.
• Misting: spray the foliage with non-calcareous water to maintain its shine.
• Pruning: shorten stems to encourage density and lateral growth.
• Repotting: every 1 to 2 years to stimulate growth and refresh the substrate.

Verdeia advice

• Support: place your Pothos on a stake, hanging basket, or shelf according to your decoration style.
• Substrate: prefers a light universal potting soil enriched with perlite to promote drainage.
• Humidity: enjoys a moderately humid environment, ideal near a bathroom.
• Aesthetic care: clean the leaves by hand to bring out their golden reflections.
• Propagation: easy cuttings in water or soil — a pleasure to share.

Easy to grow, decorative, and air-purifying, the Golden Pothos is essential for any city dweller wishing to add a touch of greenery effortlessly.

Decor ideas & plant combinations

• Beautiful in a hanging basket for a cascading plant effect.
• Ideal on a high shelf or piece of furniture to visually structure the space.
• Pair it with a Philodendron scandens or a Scindapsus pictus for an elegant tropical duo.
• Perfect in a bright bathroom where it will appreciate the ambient humidity.

Urban added value

The Golden Pothos embodies the spirit of the Verdeia urban jungle: a plant that is graphic, simple, and generous. Hanging, climbing, or trailing, it instantly transforms modern interiors into living and calming spaces. A true symbol of prosperity and positive energy, it brightens city apartments with a natural golden touch.

Technical characteristics

• Botanical name: Epipremnum pinnatum ‘Golden Pothos’
• Common name: Golden Scindapsus, Devil’s vine
• Family: Araceae
• Origin: Southeast Asia
• Type: Tropical climbing or trailing plant
• Foliage: Bright green variegated with golden yellow
• Pot diameter: Ø12–15 cm
• Approximate height: 15–25 cm
• Exposure: Indirect light or partial shade
• Watering: Moderate, moist soil without excess
• Care: Easy, ideal for beginners
• Toxicity to animals: Slightly toxic if ingested
• Use: Indoor, hanging, stake, decorative shelf

Each plant is unique: the shape, density, and shades of its leaves naturally vary according to light and season.