Definition of pothos
pothos
: a southeast Asian climbing plant (Epipremnum aureum synonym Scindapsus aureus) of the arum family widely grown especially as a houseplant for its leathery or waxy heart-shaped green leaves that are spotted or streaked with golden yellow or white
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Under conditions that would murder most living things, a pothos is liable to reach between six and 10 feet if kept in its container, and over 40 feet if grown in its native tropical habitat.
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There are a number of foolproof houseplants that cost next to nothing and will last a long time, including ZZ plants, snake plants and pothos.
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There are a number of foolproof houseplants that cost next to nothing and will last a long time, including ZZ plants, snake plants and pothos.
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There are a number of foolproof houseplants that cost next to nothing and will last a long time, including ZZ plants, snake plants and pothos.
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But since ivy is notorious for being difficult to grow, pothos is a better selection for beginners.
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Origin and Etymology of pothos
New Latin, from Sinhalese pȯṭā
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