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Lilith Hudson

How Often Should You Water a Pothos? It's a 'Goldilocks' Plant, so This Is How You Get It Just Right

Pothos plant on a shelf.

Whether you want cascading foliage to hang in your bathroom or bushy bright leaves to brighten up a window, the pothos always steps up to the occasion. This verdant plant is low-maintenance, easy to grow, and forgiving of neglect, but even the most hardy of houseplants will need routine watering.

Knowing how to care for a pothos plant properly is the secret to maintaining flourishing foliage throughout the seasons. The pothos — more commonly known as Devil's Ivy — isn't overly picky, but it does have some preferences when it comes to quenching its thirst. Fail to meet them and your plant can turn limp, discolored, or even die completely.

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