What it is: This listing is a pothos sold as Epipremnum aureum 'Neon Joy'. This is a trade name we haven't found a reliable cultivar description for. Despite the similar name, our photos show it is different from our N'Joy pothos, which has white variegation: these photos show green leaves marbled with lime and yellow.

Light: Bright, indirect light is best, though pothos tolerates lower light (NC State Extension; Clemson HGIC). Keep it out of strong direct sun, which can scorch the leaves (Clemson HGIC). A grow bulb in a nearby lamp can help through dark winters. Variegated pothos keep their markings best in good light, and low light can cause variegation to fade (NC State Extension); no light level guarantees how much variegation new leaves will show.

Watering & care: Use an airy, well-draining mix. Water thoroughly, then let the mix dry before watering again (Clemson HGIC). Overwatering can cause root rot and yellowing leaves (Clemson HGIC). Repot every year or two, when roots show through the drainage holes or the pot is crowded (Clemson HGIC).

Humidity: Pothos tolerates average home humidity but prefers 50–70% (Clemson HGIC). A room humidifier is the most effective way to raise humidity; a pebble tray gives only a small, local boost.

Temperature: Keep it warm: about 16–21 °C (60–70 °F) at night and 21–29 °C (70–85 °F) by day (Clemson HGIC). In winter, keep it away from cold windowsills, drafts and heating vents (Clemson HGIC).

Expected indoor size: Indoors it trails from a pot or basket, or climbs a moss pole by its aerial roots. Costa Farms, a large houseplant grower, says its Epipremnum aureum pothos can grow to 6 feet (about 1.8 m) or more with good care. Older leaves drop over time so foliage gathers at the stem ends, and cutting stems back keeps it bushy (NC State Extension). As a houseplant its leaves usually stay a few inches long (Clemson HGIC); given a support and good light it can produce larger leaves (NC State Extension). How long it grows depends on light, warmth, pot size and care.

Feeding: Feed with a balanced houseplant fertilizer about every other month in spring and summer, and stop in winter (Clemson HGIC). Our Schultz All Purpose Plant Food works at the label dilution.

Pets: Pothos is toxic to cats, dogs and people if chewed or eaten: it contains calcium oxalate crystals that irritate the mouth and stomach (Clemson HGIC). Its sap can irritate sensitive skin. Keep it out of reach of pets and children.

About your plant: Every plant is a little different. Size, fullness, leaf count and variegation vary from plant to plant and change with age and light. The size option (3") refers to the pot diameter. It does not guarantee an exact plant height, trail length or leaf count. Photos show typical plants from our greenhouse, not the specific plant you will receive. The shared gallery image shows other pothos as inspiration.