No-Fail Houseplants

Pothos

What It Looks Like

A trailing plant with leathery, glossy, heart-shaped leaves of bright green splashed with yellow. Related to philodendron, pothos can also be trained to climb.

What It Needs

Bright, filtered light (such as through a sheer curtain) and typical household temperature and humidity. Give it low water during winter, regular water and feeding during the growing season. Keep leaves clean by wiping with a damp cloth.

How to Use

Grow it as a hanging plant to cascade over the top of a tall bookcase or the side of a mantel. Pinch off growing tips to induce bushiness.