Pothos

Place in bright indirect light for the best variegation, though pothos tolerates low light well. In deep shade, golden and white variegation fades to plain green. Water when the top 3 cm of compost dries out. Pothos is forgiving of missed waterings but dislikes sitting in soggy compost. Use a standard peat-free houseplant mix with added perlite for drainage. Feed monthly from April to September with a balanced liquid fertiliser. Pinch out growing tips regularly to encourage bushier growth rather than long, bare stems. Trailing stems root easily in water, making propagation straightforward. Repot every two years in spring. Pothos is toxic to cats and dogs, so hang it out of reach of pets. Clean the leaves with a damp cloth monthly.

Trim back leggy or bare stems at any time of year, cutting just above a leaf node. The plant responds well to pruning and will branch from below the cut. Use the trimmed sections as cuttings to propagate new plants.