5 Reasons Why The Pothos Is The Ultimate Plant For Beginners
The Cascading Pothos (epipremnum aureum), also known as the Devil’s Ivy, has a well-deserved reputation as the easiest houseplant to own. With very little care, this plant develops long vining stems (that can grow up to 10 feet long!) with leaves that unfurl open and grow larger over time. Read why our plant stylists recommend this plant time and again for beginners just starting out!
They’re not picky about light
Though the Pothos grows best in bright light, it can survive even in dark corners of a home or office, so even if you aren’t sure what light your space has, you can bet this plant will be just fine!
They’re fast growers
The Pothos is one of the fastest growing plants out there and will give new plant parents instant gratification. With plenty of bright indirect light, this plant will constantly sprout new leaves on its vines, and can grow over 10 feet long!
They’re easy to style
Some plants require extra maintenance to keep them looking as good as the day you bought them. The Pothos is not one of them, and like other trailing plants, it simply grows in a beautiful shape on its own. However, for those of us who want to get creative, pinning up the vines or styling them on a bookshelf is an easy way to make it a bit more unique to the space!
They’re communicative
This plant isn’t just easy to care for (it is so indestructible that it has earned the nickname “Devil’s Ivy” because of its hardiness). Even in the worst cases of neglect, the plant will communicate its thirst by heavily drooping, only to spring back to life once it’s watered.
They’re great air-purifiers
This plant is not only beautiful and lush: it is also a terrific air purifier that filters our indoor toxins like formaldehyde and benzene from the air. That means that, while beautifying any space, they are also doing their part to clean the air!
Want to try a Pothos for yourself? The lush, leather-like leaves of the Pothos come in all sorts of colors and varieties, like the N’Joy Pothos or Jade Pothos. Check out this plant and more on our easy-care plant section, and remember that you’ll have help along the way — all Léon & George plant purchases come with lifetime access to plant care support!
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