Plant watering guide › Houseplants
How often to water pothos
Epipremnum aureum
Spring–autumn 7 days
Winter 11 days
In a bright room, water your pothos about every 7 days from spring to autumn and every 11 days in winter. Check that the top of the soil is dry first.
By season and light
| Season | Bright spot | Lower light |
|---|---|---|
| Spring to autumn (Apr–Oct) | every 7 days | every 9 days |
| November and March | every 9 days | every 11 days |
| Winter (Dec–Feb) | every 11 days | every 14 days |
These are the starting intervals Trellis uses when you add pothos. Growth slows in winter, so the interval is stretched 1.5× in Dec–Feb and 1.25× in November and March, and 1.3× in lower light (seasons are flipped in the Southern Hemisphere). Pot size and room temperature change things, so adjust to how fast the soil dries.
Where to put it
Copes with lower light
Copes with low light; brighter light keeps the variegation
Seasonal notes
Winter
- In winter, leave a few days after the soil dries
Tips for your pothos
- Pale leaves on pothos are a sign it wants more light
- Snip a long vine and root it in water — easy new plant
- Wilting means water now — it perks up within hours
- Misting the leaves helps keep spider mites away
Trellis
Add your pothos and Trellis reminds you on watering day
- Starts at every 7 days. You can change it any time
- Invite family and see who watered what (free)
- Keep growth photos and share them as cards
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