Pothos – Devil’s Ivy

                Pothos  is one of the easiest houseplant to grow.  Its botanical name is Epipremnum aureum or Scindapsus aureus. But it is often referred as devil’s ivy or variegated philodendron. These plants can do well in indirect lights. One of the special features of this plant is that it can be grown both in water or in dry soil. Pothos are incredibly easy to root from cuttings. A part of of mother plant can be cut  and rooted in water . pothos also be grown in soil . they will thrive well in nutrient rich soil but do almost  in nutrient poor soil as well.

The natural form of Pothos is a trailing vine. Fluorescent light is acceptable as a light source. Its leaves are pointed heart shaped and can be green or variegated in white, yellow or a paler green. The leaf sizes vary with varieties and growing condition as well. The one that I had is green with white combination. I consider them as a best decorative plant as I can decorate the windows with them. The climbing/trailing habit makes them extremely decorative .Pothos plants prefer to dry out between watering.

 Pothos are poisonous too. The plant can cause irritation and vomiting if ingested due to the fact that it contains calcium oxalates. It is considered toxic to cats, dogs and children. It makes them very sick.