Pothos Plant Care Tips

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Pothos, also known as Devil's Ivy, is a really easy houseplant to care for. It requires very little effort, and will reward you with beautiful, trailing vines! Read on for tips for how to care for a Pothos plant.

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Pothos varieties

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Propagation

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Pothos Plant Care Tips

Pothos, also known as Devil's Ivy, is a really easy houseplant to care for. It requires very little effort, and will reward you with beautiful, trailing vines! Read on for tips for how to care for a Pothos plant.

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Light needs

Light needs

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watering needs

watering needs

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soil

soil

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Pothos varieties

Propagation

Propagation

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