plural pothos
: a southeastern Asian climbing plant (Epipremnum aureum) of the arum family widely grown as a houseplant for its leathery or waxy heart-shaped green leaves with yellow or white variegation
Note: This plant is known by several other common names, including money plant, golden pothos, and devil's ivy.
Pothos is not only one of the most popular houseplants, it's also one of the easiest to maintain and propagate. To give this plant a haircut and share its green bounty with loved ones, there are two methods to propagate it: in water and in soil.—
L. Daniela Alvarez
L. Daniela AlvarezWhile it thrives under the sun as a tropical forest plant, the adaptable pothos lives indoors in cooler climes so contentedly it has few other competitors in this category. … And coupled with a useful ability for flourishing even when neglected for long stretches, the pothos is the perfect low maintenance plant for those who struggle to keep more complicated foliage alive.—Tom Fish
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The whimsical ambiance continues inside with chandeliers, trailing pothos plants, and a mural of flamenco dancers.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
Tropical Houseplants Many houseplants, such as pothos, bromeliads, philodendrons, and monsteras, love higher humidity than normally found in our homes.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Oct. 2024
Montalvo has a penchant for pothos and philodendrons, while Marsh says large monsteras, dracaenas, dieffenbachias, and snake plants can add some height to your setup.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Sunset Magazine, 19 Sep. 2024
The vibrant color combo lends this pothos delightful energy that will wake up any sleepy tabletop.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2024
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Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
Tropical Houseplants Many houseplants, such as pothos, bromeliads, philodendrons, and monsteras, love higher humidity than normally found in our homes.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Oct. 2024
Montalvo has a penchant for pothos and philodendrons, while Marsh says large monsteras, dracaenas, dieffenbachias, and snake plants can add some height to your setup.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Sunset Magazine, 19 Sep. 2024
The vibrant color combo lends this pothos delightful energy that will wake up any sleepy tabletop.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2024
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“Pothos.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pothos. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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