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Eve Smallman

How to care for a pothos plant — 4 simple steps for stunning leaves

Three pictures of pothos plant care - one of a hand spritzing it, one close-up of the leaves, and one of a hand wiping it with a cloth.

The first plant that I ever bought was a pothos plant, and five years on my leafy friend is still alive and thriving. I've got it to a point now where it's flourishing, but it has gone through ups and downs throughout the years, and I wish I'd known how to properly care for it.

If you've just become a proud plant parent to a pothos plant, I've got you covered with tips and tricks from experts. From looking after it the moment it comes home from the store to long-term maintenance tips, they've come up with a host of useful advice. “This green beauty is well-known for its resilience, as it prospers in even the most hostile environments where other houseplants don’t,” explains Anastasia Borisevich, plant expert at Plantum.

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