Pothos (Epipremnum & Scindapsus) — la liane increvable et retombante

The Pothos is the perfect indoor plant — tough, trailing, elegant, and tolerant of almost everything. Under the name Pothos are actually two closely related botanical genera: Epipremnum and Scindapsus, both tropical vines from Southeast Asia that grow cascading or climbing on a support. It’s the ideal plant to start with, to green up a shelf, or to dress a wall effortlessly.

Epipremnum aureum: the classic Golden Pothos

Epipremnum aureum 'Golden Pothos' (Golden Scindapsus) is the most common Pothos — tender green leaves marbled with golden yellow, fast growth, tolerance to all conditions. It’s the vine that forgives everything: missed watering, partial shade, dry air. The Marble Queen takes variegation to the extreme with almost creamy white leaves marbled with green. The N'Joy alternates clearly defined green and cream patches. The Happy Leaf and Shangri-La offer variations in shape and foliage. The Surprise Lot 6 Epipremnum lets you build a varied collection in a single purchase.

Epipremnum pinnatum: sculptural forms

Epipremnum pinnatum stands out with longer leaves that develop fenestrations as they grow, especially on a moss pole. The Cebu Blue sports unique metallic blue-green foliage. The HiColor blends several shades of green and yellow. The Epipremnum pinnatum Albo Variegata (H125 cm) is the most coveted collector’s piece — its large leaves variegated with pure white make it a treasure for enthusiasts. Each leaf is unique. On a moss pole, the pinnatum develops increasingly large and cut leaves — indoor climbing plants take advantage of this ability to climb high.

Scindapsus pictus: the satin pothos

Scindapsus pictus is recognized by its matte, velvety foliage dotted with silver spots. The Argyraeus (satin vine) has small dark green leaves marbled with silver. The Trebie has larger leaves with more extensive silver patches, almost entirely metallic. These Scindapsus have a more refined and darker look than the golden Epipremnum — they bring depth and elegance where the Golden Pothos brings light. The two pair perfectly on the same shelf.

Pothos in designer decorative pots: ready to display

Several of our Pothos come directly in a matching ELHO decorative pot — Golden Pothos, Happy Leaf, Marble Queen, Scindapsus Trebie and Argyraeus in b.for rock black, b.for soft brick, b.for rock grey, or Vibes Fold yellow pots. The container is chosen to highlight the foliage: black intensifies the golden variegation, grey softens the silver Scindapsus. These ready-to-display formats eliminate the need for a decorative pot — pots and decorative pots also allow you to create your own plant-container combination.

Pothos care: the plant that forgives everything

The Pothos is the most tolerant plant in the catalog. Bright indirect light is ideal, but it survives in partial shade (variegated varieties lose some of their marbling in the shade). Water when the substrate is dry in the top few centimeters — the Pothos signals its need for water by a slight drooping of the leaves, a clear visual indicator. It tolerates dry air and requires no misting, making it one of the most reliable easy-care plants to start with. The safest watering method is to wait until the leaves just begin to weaken.

The easiest Pothos to propagate

The Pothos is the ideal plant to start propagation. Cut a stem just below a node (the small bump where aerial roots grow), place it in a glass of water, and white roots appear in 7 to 10 days. One plant can generate dozens of cuttings to give away or replant to thicken the pot. It’s the perfect gateway to multiplication — easy-to-propagate plants include species that root just as easily in water.

Pothos in decor

The Pothos is the most versatile trailing plant. On top of a bookshelf, its vines cascade down along the books. Hanging, it forms a green curtain. On a moss pole, it climbs vertically and develops larger leaves. Placed on a desk, it elegantly spills over the pot. The contrast between the golden Golden Pothos and the silver Scindapsus pictus creates a naturally balanced composition — light against dark, shiny against velvety. Hanging and trailing plants take advantage of the Pothos’s ability to cascade with no maintenance.