Golden Pothos Care 101: How to Keep Your Plant Happy & Healthy

A Golden pothos is a great way to add life and beauty to your home. With its attractive heart-shaped leaves that feature green with yellow variegation, this hardy plant makes it simple to bring nature indoors.

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To ensure that your Golden pothos stays healthy and looks beautiful all year round, however, several critical aspects of caring for these plants must be considered– all of which will be explored in more detail throughout this Golden pothos care guide.

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Light Requirements

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Watering

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Temperature and Humidity

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Potting Soil

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