How to Care for a Jade Pothos

Our love for this natural trailer is as timeless as love itself, earning it the name Pothos, the god of love, named after the Greek word for 'yearning,' symbolising a vine that stretches as far and wide as the heart’s desire. Native to the Pacific Islands, Jade Pothos is admired for its resilience and graceful vines, adorned with a classic deep green foliage bringing about a perfect sense of calm.

Jade Pothos is drought-tolerant and isn't high maintenance when it comes to watering frequency. The primary cause of the plant's decline is overwatering. Fortunately, with easyplant’s self-watering system, caring for your Jade Pothos is effortless. Simply check the easyplant reservoir once a month and top it up when it’s empty!

Jade Pothos grows best in a well-lit space with medium to bright light, and can adapt to low light or spaces without natural light as well.

During the first few days at home, one or two leaves may turn yellow or fall off – this is normal and part of the plant’s adjustment period. Once settled, Jade Pothos is incredibly easy to care for. To encourage healthy growth, dust the leaves occasionally and rotate the pot by a quarter turn every month.

Jade Pothos is a natural trailing plant that can be trained to climb walls or cascade from shelves. Under ideal conditions, leaves can grow up to 20cm long. This fast-growing plant can reach up to 9 metres in length in the wild, but for indoor spaces, it looks best when kept between 1.8-3 metres. Jade Pothos typically grows around 45cm per month and reaches full maturity in under two years. Many factors contribute to the growth of this plant, including proper lighting, regular watering, adequate temperatures, and humidity levels. Repotting is recommended every 1-2 years.

Pothos is a tropical plant that thrives in warm climates. The ideal temperature for Devil's Ivy is between 18-29˚C. If temperatures in the space drop below 10˚C, it could begin to affect the health of your plant. These plants are sensitive to cold and should not be placed near drafts or fans. Even though Devil's Ivy is a tropical plant, it can acclimate to the typical humidity levels in homes. These plants still love high humidity, so you can always raise the humidity levels by placing the plant near a pebble tray with water, in a room with high humidity levels, or next to other plants.

Jade Pothos is moderately toxic if ingested, so keep it out of reach of pets and young children. All parts of the plant contain calcium oxalate crystals, which can cause irritation and swelling of the mouth, tongue, and throat if eaten. The sap may also cause skin irritation. If ingested, seek medical or veterinary advice.

Yellowing leaves may be caused by excessive light or overwatering, so try moving the plant to a shadier spot and reducing watering frequency. Browning leaf tips often indicate under-watering or low humidity, ensure the soil doesn’t dry out completely and consider increasing humidity levels. If you notice pests such as spider mites, mealybugs, or aphids, look for small brown, yellow, or black spots, leaf deformities, or webbing under the leaves. Wipe pests away with a damp cloth and treat the plant with neem oil or insecticidal soap.