Money Plant Care in Winter: Water, Light, Yellow Leaves
Money plant (pothos) slows down in winter, and most winter deaths come from overwatering and cold drafts - not neglect. Here is how to keep yours green and growing through the cold months. Quick answer: In winter, water your money plant only after the top 2 inches of soil are dry, keep it in the brightest indirect light you have, keep it away from cold glass and heater vents, and skip fertilizer until spring. First, which "money plant" do you have? In Indian homes, "money plant" almost always means pothos ( Epipremnum aureum ), the trailing vine with heart-shaped, often yellow-splashed leaves. This guide is for that plant. The braided "money tree" ( Pachira aquatica ) is a different plant with different needs, and the ASPCA even lists "Money Plant" as one of its other names, which is why the two get mixed up. Winter care at a glance What Winter routine Light Brightest indirect light you have; no harsh direct sun Water Only when the top 2 i...