Medium
31 of 47 (66%)
Species
Epipremnum aureum
Care consensus, photos, and the collectors growing it.
- Common name
- golden pothos
- Plant type
- Houseplant
- Growth habit
- Climber
- Light
- Partial sun
- Watering
- Medium
- Temperature
- Warm
- Humidity
- Moderate
- Propagation
- Cutting
- Native range
- Tropical rainforests
- Toxic to pets
- Mildly toxic
- Toxic to people
- Mildly toxic
- public plants
- 47 public plants
- collectors
- 19 collectors
At a glance
What Epipremnum aureum is
The golden pothos is a trailing vine native to tropical rainforests. Its heart-shaped leaves are marked with splashes of cream and yellow, which change pattern depending on how much light reaches them.
Living with this climber is straightforward. You will find that it adapts to a wide range of household conditions, often rewarding you with long, cascading stems that grow quickly across a shelf or down a wall.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
- Rank
- Species
- Most common light
- Bright indirect
- Most common watering
- Medium
- Most common temperature
- Warm
- Most common humidity
- Moderate
The plant contains calcium oxalate crystals which can cause irritation if ingested or handled.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI. Not veterinary or medical advice — check with a professional before letting a pet or a child near an unfamiliar plant.
Timeline
People and Epipremnum aureum
How our relationship with this plant has changed over time.
- Pre-cultivation
Forest floor
In its native rainforests, the plant starts on the ground. It uses its aerial roots to climb the trunks of larger trees toward the canopy.
- 19th century
Introduction to Europe
Collectors began bringing the species into botanical gardens. They noted its resilience when moved from humid forests into glasshouses.
- 20th century
The domestic shift
The plant moved from specialized collections into the general houseplant trade. Its ability to tolerate lower light levels made it a regular feature in offices and homes.
- Present day
Propagation culture
You likely relate to this plant as a simple starter project. It remains a popular choice for trading cuttings among friends.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Care consensus
What collectors actually do
Aggregated from 47 public items across collecto.rs.
Bright indirect
25 of 47 (53%)
Warm
25 of 47 (53%)
Moderate
31 of 47 (66%)
Cultivars
Epipremnum aureum cultivars in the wild
Named varieties collectors have logged. Tap a cultivar to see its dedicated page.
Collectors
People growing Epipremnum aureum
Click a collector to see their full collection. Sorted by how many of this plant they own.
- Josh Christoffersen10 Epipremnum aureum
- Mark S8 Epipremnum aureum
- Marian Phillips5 Epipremnum aureum
- KKathy5 Epipremnum aureum
- KKate3 Epipremnum aureum
- Ethan “Golden Boy” Leebs2 Epipremnum aureum
- Gidget Girl2 Epipremnum aureum
- CCasices1 Epipremnum aureum
- CChristie Frey1 Epipremnum aureum
- dereck quock1 Epipremnum aureum
- AAdolfo Osorio1 Epipremnum aureum
- Gaby MV1 Epipremnum aureum
- Wyatt Ryan1 Epipremnum aureum
- Dan Rouse1 Epipremnum aureum
- Mmarky makr 31 Epipremnum aureum
- Poutiest Penguin1 Epipremnum aureum
- Jim Milton1 Epipremnum aureum
- JJayme Romero1 Epipremnum aureum
- KKatie1 Epipremnum aureum
Just added
Recent Epipremnum aureum
The latest public additions across the platform.
Epipremnum aureum
@joshchristoffersen
Epipremnum aureum 'N'Joy'
@joshchristoffersen
Epipremnum aureum 'Marble Queen'
@joshchristoffersen
Epipremnum aureum
@joshchristoffersen
Epipremnum aureum
@joshchristoffersen
Epipremnum aureum 'Marble Queen'
@joshchristoffersen
Epipremnum aureum 'Marble Queen'
@joshchristoffersen
Epipremnum aureum
@joshchristoffersen
Epipremnum aureum
@joshchristoffersen
Epipremnum aureum 'Neon'
@joshchristoffersen
Epipremnum aureum
@casicescollects
Epipremnum aureum 'Pearls and Jade'
@tazita
Questions
Frequently asked about Epipremnum aureum
Quick answers pulled from the public catalog and care consensus above.
What is Epipremnum aureum?
Epipremnum aureum is a species in the Epipremnum genus. Commonly known as golden pothos, a houseplant, and with a climber growth habit. Native to Tropical rainforests.
How do you care for Epipremnum aureum?
Across public collections on collecto.rs, the most common care setup for Epipremnum aureum is Bright indirect light, medium watering, warm temperatures, and moderate humidity.
How rare is Epipremnum aureum?
Epipremnum aureum is uncommon among collecto.rs members — only a handful of public collectors currently track it.
What else is Epipremnum aureum called?
Epipremnum aureum is also known as Epipremnum aureum, Scindapsus aureus, Pothos aureus, Rhaphidophora aurea, and Epipremnum mooreense.
Where can I see real photos of Epipremnum aureum?
Browse public Epipremnum aureum collections on collecto.rs to see photos uploaded by the people growing it. Each item links to the collector's profile, with notes, acquisition date, and growth photos.
Can I track my own Epipremnum aureum on collecto.rs?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your Epipremnum aureum, upload photos, track care notes, and connect with other Epipremnum aureum collectors. Your collection stays private by default; you choose what to make public.