Pothos (Epipremnum aureum)
One of the easiest plants to grow indoors, this fast-growing vine can be used as a hanging plant, or it can be trained to climb. The shiny, heart-shaped leaves are often variegated in green, yellow and white.
Cultivation Requirements: Low to bright light. Rich, well-draining soil. Water when soil surface dries. Fertilize every 2 to 3 months.
I have a pothos hanging plant, actually 2. I’ve had them for more than 30 years. Recently they’ve started to look like they’re dying. Do I need to repot them? Last repot was about 10 years ago. Am I not feeding them enough? Was the change from top of the bookshelf to a hanger too drastic? Please help me help my plants. I really don’t want to lose them. They are very sentimental to us.
Hi Sherri, The plants most likely do need repotting, as 10 years is quite a long time. After awhile, salts build up in houseplant soil from fertilizer and water, and that can cause root dieback and the plant will begin to suffer. When you repot, make sure to do so in pots that aren’t too big. You want a pot where when you fill it, you are adding 2/3 root to 1/3 potting soil. It may be that you will repot into the same pots with fresh potting soil. The change to the hanger probably wasn’t the problem, as pothos are pretty adaptable. It is most likely that the plants require new soil. Let me know if you have any more questions.