Money Plant (commonly known as Golden Pothos, Devil's Ivy, or Epipremnum aureum), is one of the most beloved and resilient trailing houseplants worldwide. This fast-growing vine features heart-shaped, glossy leaves in vibrant green splashed with golden-yellow variegation (especially in the classic 'Golden' variety), creating a lush, cascading effect. It thrives as a hanging basket beauty, climbs moss poles, or trails from shelves — reaching 6–10+ feet indoors with ease. Perfect for beginners, it's incredibly adaptable and adds a fresh, tropical vibe to homes, offices, bedrooms, or bathrooms.
People love Money Plant for its legendary toughness — it's nearly impossible to kill, forgiving neglect, low light, and irregular watering, making it ideal for busy lifestyles or first-time plant parents. In many cultures (especially in India and Feng Shui traditions), it's a powerful symbol of wealth, prosperity, good luck, and positive energy, believed to attract abundance and repel negativity when placed in the southeast corner. It purifies indoor air by removing toxins like formaldehyde, benzene, and xylene (NASA-listed!), grows quickly for instant gratification, propagates effortlessly from cuttings (even in water), and brings lush, trailing greenery that softens spaces and boosts mood.
Caring Tips for Money Plant
Light: Thrives in bright, indirect light for best variegation; tolerates low to medium light (but may lose some color or grow slower). Avoid direct harsh sun to prevent scorched leaves.
Watering: Water when the top 1–2 inches of soil are dry (every 1–2 weeks typically); it's drought-tolerant and prefers to dry out slightly between watering. Over watering causes yellow leaves and root rot - always use pots with drainage holes.
Soil & Pot: Use well-draining potting mix (add perlite for extra aeration if needed). It grows happily in soil or even water (hydroponically) - change water every 1–2 weeks if using that method.
Temperature & Humidity: Prefers 18–29°C; protect from cold drafts below 60°F. Average to high humidity is ideal - mist occasionally or place near a humidifier if leaves brown at tips.
Fertilizing: Feed lightly with balanced houseplant fertilizer every 4–6 weeks in spring/summer. Reduce or skip in fall/winter.
Pruning & Maintenance: Trim leggy vines to encourage bushier growth and propagate cuttings easily (place in water or soil to root). Pinch tips for fuller plants.
Propagation: Super simple - cut 4–6 inch stems below a node, remove lower leaves, and root in water or soil. New roots appear in weeks!
Common Issues: Yellow leaves often from over watering; leggy growth from low light; brown tips from dry air or fluoride in tap water (use filtered if possible).
Note: Toxic if ingested by pets or humans (can cause mouth irritation), so keep out of reach of cats, dogs, or children.
With its unbeatable resilience, air-purifying power, and aura of prosperity, Money Plant is the ultimate easy, rewarding houseplant that keeps giving — lush trails, good vibes, and endless new babies!