Temperature, humidity, misting myths — your pothos cares about its environment more than you’d expect. Here’s what actually makes a difference.
Curling leaves are one of those things that looks alarming and usually isn’t. Your Pothos is not dying. It’s giving you information — and once you know what to look for alongside the curling, pinning down the cause is fairly straightforward. Here’s what’s behind it and how to fix it. First: Is It Actually A … Read more
Technically? Yes. For part of the year, in the right conditions, a Pothos can absolutely live outside in the UK and might even seem to love it — warm days, natural light, outdoor humidity. Practically? In my experience, it’s more hassle than it’s worth. Here’s the full picture so you can make your own call. … Read more
If you’ve positioned your Pothos near a window that doesn’t quite seal properly, or by a front door that lets in a blast of cold air every time someone opens it, you may be wondering if you’re slowly killing it. You’re almost certainly not. But here’s what’s actually happening, and whether it’s worth moving the … Read more
Pothos have a reputation for being indestructible, and temperature is one of the many reasons why. They’ll tolerate a fairly wide range without throwing a tantrum. But “tolerate” and “thrive” are different things — and temperature has a bigger impact on growth speed than you may realise. Here’s what your Pothos actually needs, what to … Read more
Let’s get one thing out of the way first: your Pothos probably doesn’t need a humidifier. It will grow happily in the 40-50% humidity that most homes sit at without any intervention from you whatsoever. Buuut if your home runs dry, if you’ve noticed crispy leaf edges that aren’t down to watering, or if you’ve … Read more
Picture the scene. You’ve got your little spray bottle. You’re giving your Pothos a gentle mist. You feel like a good plant person. Your Pothos is staring back at you, completely indifferent, because it has no idea what you’re doing or why. Misting is one of those plant care habits that sounds so logical that … Read more
Somewhere along the line, misting became the thing people do to make their plants happy. It’s everywhere. Every care guide, every well-meaning Instagram post, every “top tips for beginners” thread. Grab a spray bottle, give your Pothos a little spritz, feel like you’ve done something. You haven’t done anything. Except *maybe* set your plant up … Read more