What it is: This listing is Epipremnum pinnatum 'Skeleton Key', whose light green leaves mature into an elongated, key-like shape; it has no variegation (Clemson HGIC). Our photos show young plants, one trained on a hoop; the key-like shape develops as leaves mature.

Light: Bright, indirect light is best; Skeleton Key needs less light than other E. pinnatum cultivars (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.

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: Skeleton Key's leaves show their key-like shape best when it grows up a moss pole (Clemson HGIC). Leaves stay smaller while young; with time, warmth and bright light they can grow larger (Costa Farms). Trimming stem tips makes it branch and fill out (Costa Farms). 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 and leaf count vary from plant to plant and change with age and light. The size option (4", 6" on hoop) refers to the pot diameter, not the pole or hoop. 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.