Devil’s Ivy at a glance
The Devil’s Ivy, also known as Pothos and the Money Plant, is arguably one of the easiest plants to care for. They’re extremely forgiving to those who forget the occasional watering. It’s beautiful trailing vine has pointed, heart-shaped green leaves that sometimes variegate with white or yellowish hues. Pothos tend to love bright indirect light but can also drive in lower light environments. Let its soil dry out before waterings and be sure not to over water. If the plant starts to droop, it’s ready for a drink.
Also known as: Epipremnum aureum, Golden Pothos, Devil’s Ivy
Family: Araceae
Origin: Solomon Island
Care Instructions
Light: Moderate to bright indirect light.
Temperature: Average to warm (60-80 °F).
Fertilizer: From Spring through Fall, feed regular houseplant fertilizer every 2 weeks, in Winter, feed monthly.
Water: Give filtered water and let the soil fully dry before watering. It’s better to underwater these than overwater.
Soil: Regular potting soil works well.
Repotting: Repot in the Spring every year or two depending on size.
Longevity: 10+ years if properly cared for.
Troubleshooting tips
Leaves are mainly green or losing their variegations
Cause: Lack of lighting
Remedy: Move your Devil’s Ivy to a brighter location. It’s likely the lack of sunlight that’s causing your Devil’s Ivy to turn more green and lose its variegations.
Leaves turning yellow or falling off
Cause: Likely overwatering
Remedy: Give your plant less water. Remember, the top 1 inch of soil needs to dry between waterings. Also, check the drainage holes in the pot to make sure they aren’t blocked.
Brown spots on the leaves with yellowish halos
Cause: Bacterial leaf spots
Remedy: Cut off the affected leaves or branch if necessary.
White cottony stuff on the underside of the leaves.
Cause: Mealybugs
Remedy: Remove Mealybugs with cotton ball dipped in alcohol. Repeat every few days if the problem persists.
