Epipremnum Aureum 'Golden Pothos'

Ed's Plant Shop  |  SKU: EDS00000532

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$32.00
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Description

Meet the Golden Pothos – Your Next Easy-Care Houseplant

The Golden Pothos (Epipremnum aureum) is a classic choice for beginners and seasoned plant lovers alike. Belonging to the arum family Araceae, this tropical vine is beloved for its heart-shaped leaves with vibrant golden variegation and its nearly indestructible nature. Whether in a home, office, or dorm room, Golden Pothos adapts easily—even thriving under fluorescent light.

This plant is more than just pretty: it's easy to propagate, grows fast, and bounces back from neglect. It’s especially popular for those looking to reduce watering, as it prefers drying out a bit between drinks. Use a well-drained potting mix and only water when the soil feels dry about an inch down. Yellowing leaves? That’s often a sign of overwatering, which can lead to root rot—a common issue in overly damp conditions.

Plant Profile

  • Botanical Name: Epipremnum aureum
  • Pronunciation: ep-ih-PREM-num AW-ree-um
  • Common Names: Golden Pothos, Devil's Ivy, Money Plant, Ceylon Creeper, Hunter's Robe, Solomon Islands Ivy
  • Family: Araceae
  • Native Range: Southeastern Asia

Golden Pothos Care Guide

  • Care Level: Easy
  • Light: Bright, indirect light (tolerates low light but grows faster with more)
  • Water: Water when the soil feels dry 1–2 inches deep; drooping leaves signal thirst
  • Humidity: Tolerates most levels
  • Temperature: 65–75°F (18–24°C)
  • Soil: Use a well-drained potting mix to avoid soggy roots
  • Feeding: Fertilize monthly in the growing season (spring and summer)
  • Growth: Fast-growing; can reach 6–10 feet indoors
  • Propagation: Easily rooted in water or soil
  • Pruning: Trim to manage size or remove discolored leaves
  • Toxicity: Toxic to humans and pets if ingested
  • Pests: Monitor for spider mites, mealybugs, and scale
  • Common Issues: Turning yellow due to overwatering or poor drainage; leaf spot from excessive moisture

Why We Love It

  • Heart-shaped leaves and golden variegation brighten any room
  • Great for beginners—droops when thirsty and perks right back up
  • Forgiving and nearly impossible to kill—hence the nickname Devil’s Ivy
  • Grows faster when given something to climb, like a moss pole or trellis

Did You Know?

Golden Pothos is native to tropical forests in Southeast Asia where it once spread as a lush groundcover. Indoors, it's become a favorite for urban plant lovers thanks to its charm and resilience.

Want More Pothos Tips?

Visit our [Pothos Care Guide] for expert advice on choosing the best potting mix, preventing root rot, and maintaining lush growth all year long.

Frequently Asked Questions

Shipping

How do you ship your plants?

We carefully package each plant with love by hand right from our shop in Brooklyn. Extra steps are taken to ensure that every leaf arrives in pristine shape by using polyfill and encapsulating the plant in a protective paper sleeve. The soil is also hydrated before shipping so that the plant has plenty of water for it's travel to your doorstep. We offer several shipping speeds, so please choose the one that you feel comfortable with depending on your location. 

Will my plant look like the one on the website?

Awesome question, we're glad you asked. Given the nature of our plant shop, we're constantly moving plants in and out of the shop, making it difficult and borderline impossible to keep an exact picture of each plant. In addition to the constantly rotating crop, we often grow in batches of 6, 12, or sometimes more! With this quantity we are unable to take a photo of each and every plant. The photos that we attach to each product listing is going to be of a plant that represents the average size and fullness of that set of plants. Some may be slightly larger or smaller, but in general, similar.

Do you include heat packs with your plants?

We offer Heat Packs for sale separately from the plants in 40, 60 and 72 hour increments. Please add a heat pack or two to your order if you live in an area where your order may be affected during transit by cold temperatures. We are not responsible for orders that are placed and damage is incurred to the plant if a heat pack is not purchased.

Which heat pack should I choose?

Heat packs come in three different increments, so please choose the appropriate hour increment depending on the speed of shipping that you choose during checkout. For example, if you choose a cheaper shipping option that will take longer, please select the 72 hour heat pack. If you've chosen a shorter method of shipping, the 40 or 60 hour increment would work! We like to encourage our customers to always get more than you need, just to be on the safe side!

How long will it take to receive my order?

Standard shipping normally takes 3-5 days. Next day shipping is available on all domestic orders (for an additional charge). International shipping times depend on the products and destination (estimated at checkout).

Do you offer express shipping?

All orders are shipped 5-8 business days from the date it is placed. Please note that as a small plant shop, we do everything in our power to get orders out as fast as we can in the order that they come in. If you have circumstances that require expedited fulfillment, please connect with you and we can potentially offer options. 

What countries do you ship to?

We ship our selection of rare, healthy, and unique houseplants all across the United States including California. At this time, due to customs and agricultural limitations, we are unable to ship plants internationally from the United States.

Returns and Refunds

How do I return a product?

Items must be returned within 30 days after receiving your order. Items must be returned in the same condition in which they were received, be unworn/unused, have any tags still attached, and include all the original packaging.

How long will it take to receive my refund?

Refunds are processed within 7 days from when we receive the item(s).

What should I do if my plant arrives in poor shape? 

In the extremely unlikely event that your plant arrives in less than perfect condition, you're covered by our 15-day plant health guarantee. Simply snap a photo of your plant and send it over to us. We'll happily take a peek and offer suggestions on how to perk it back up, offer a store credit, or send a replacement. We like to make it as easy as possible!

Can I return or exchange a plant?

At this time, we do not accept returns on plants. In extreme circumstances where a return of a plant is necessary, the customer is responsible for the return shipping and a refund will only be issued if the plant arrives back to us in living condition.