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Easy-Care Trailing Houseplant
Add timeless greenery to your home with the Jade Pothos, a houseplant classic that's easy to grow and propagate. Featuring solid dark green, heart-shaped leaves, this versatile vine thrives in indirect light and brings life to any indoor space. Whether styled in a hanging basket, cascading from a tabletop planter, or climbing a totem pole, this low-maintenance plant is perfect for both beginners and seasoned plant enthusiasts.
The Jade Pothos is not only a fast grower but also drought-tolerant, making it an excellent option for busy plant parents. It’s easy to propagate, allowing you to share cuttings with family and friends or expand your indoor jungle.
🌱 Plant Profile
- Botanical Name: Epipremnum aureum
- Common Name: Jade Pothos
- Family: Araceae
- Native Range: China, India, Australia, New Guinea, Southeast Asia, and Pacific Islands
🪴 Ed's Care Guide
- Care Level: Easy – Ideal for beginners.
- Light: Adapts to most lighting conditions. Prefers bright, indirect light, but can tolerate low light. Avoid direct sun, which can scorch the leaves.
- Water: Allow the top inch of soil to dry out before watering. It's better to underwater than overwater, as the Jade Pothos is drought-tolerant.
- Humidity: Tolerates average home humidity, but loves higher humidity if available.
- Temperature: Thrives in 65-75°F. Keep away from cold drafts.
- Pruning: Prune regularly to control growth and remove any yellowing leaves.
- Feeding: Fertilize monthly with a diluted liquid fertilizer during the spring and summer growing seasons.
- Growth: Fast-growing with vines that can reach up to 10 feet long indoors.
- Propagation: Easy to propagate through cuttings. Place cuttings in water or soil to grow new plants.
- Pests: Watch for mealybugs, spider mites, and scale insects. Wipe leaves and use insecticidal soap if needed.
- Toxicity: Toxic to humans and pets. Keep out of reach of children and animals.
🏡 Styling Ideas
- Display in a hanging basket for a lush, cascading effect.
- Place in a tabletop pot with vines trailing down for a classic look.
- Use a moss pole or totem to encourage upward growth for a striking display.