If you want one indoor plant that is nearly impossible to kill, it is the money plant — known worldwide as pothos or devil's ivy. It trails beautifully from a shelf, grows in plain water or soil, tolerates a dim corner, and in many homes it is kept for good luck and prosperity. Here is everything a beginner needs to keep it lush.

Water or soil — your choice

The money plant is happy both ways. In water, keep a cutting in a glass or bottle and change the water every week or so; add a drop of liquid fertiliser monthly. In soil, use a normal well-draining potting mix and water when the top inch dries out. Plants in soil grow larger, fuller leaves; plants in water stay elegant and low-effort.

Light

Bright, indirect light gives the best growth and, in variegated types, the prettiest yellow-and-green marbling. But it will also survive in low light — one of the few plants that genuinely tolerates a dim room or bathroom. Keep it out of harsh direct sun, which scorches the leaves.

Watering (in soil)

Let the top inch or two dry between waterings. The money plant would rather be a little dry than soggy — overwatering turns the stems mushy and black. In a Lahore summer that usually means water once a week; in winter, every two to three weeks.

How to propagate — free plants

This is the fun part. Snip a stem just below a node (the little bump where a leaf meets the stem), and put the cutting in water. Roots appear in a couple of weeks, and you have a new plant to pot up or give away. It is the perfect plant to share.

Why are the leaves turning yellow?

  • Overwatering is the usual cause — let the soil dry out more.
  • Too little light can cause pale, small leaves and leggy vines — move it brighter.
  • An occasional old yellow leaf at the base is normal; just pinch it off.

A note for pets

Like many aroids, pothos leaves can irritate the mouth and stomach if chewed, so keep it out of reach of cats, dogs and toddlers — hang it high or set it on a shelf, where it looks best anyway.

Common questions

Can a money plant grow in water forever?

Yes. Many people keep theirs in water for years — just change the water regularly and feed a little. It will grow more slowly than in soil.

Does the money plant really bring good luck?

That is the tradition — in feng shui and local belief it is linked to prosperity and positive energy. True or not, a healthy green vine lifts any room.

Why is my money plant leggy with few leaves?

Not enough light. Move it to a brighter spot and pinch the tips to encourage bushier growth.

Want a healthy, ready-to-trail plant? We keep the money plant at the farm — pick one up and start your own cuttings at home.