The plant is very healthy and full, this is just something I've been curious about regarding pothos plants for a long time.
Not, usually, with these. This has to be forced, carefully. Cutting no more than 1/3 of the entire plant back at once will help promote branching, but eventually shortening it a little at a time will force branching lower down.
This article will help you on their care: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/pothos/pothos-plant-care.htm
I have a Golden Pothos that was given to me as a baby shower gift January of 1971. It was in a 2" pot at that time. It is still doing fine although it is now in a 16" pot. I was just curious as to how long a Pothos generally lives.
Indoor plants can live indefinitely if they are not annuals, which only live one year. Some plants, like agave, only live till they produce flowers, then die.
Most houseplants can live decades or longer. Their lives are usually cut short by disease, insects or poor care. (Overwatering is the number one household plant killer.)
So keep taking good care of your pothos and it should live for many more years.
Pothos houseplant has big, variegated leaves towards last half of vine and growing like crazy. Why do some leaves on first part of vine turn yellow when rest of plant looks healthy?
Unfortunately, your photo did not come through. There are several causes for this, depending on how it looks, where it occurs, the age of the plant, and many environmental factors.
This article will help you to address the main causes of this issue: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/pothos/pothos-leaves-turning-yellow.htm
I have a greenhouse that is fairly secure. About a month ago I noticed something is eating the stalk, at the dirt level, of my pothos. I have not been able to catch what it is but it would need to be something small. Any ideas or what can I do to protect my plants. Even the hanging plants are getting eaten (stalk only)
It is hard to say what would cause the issue without seeing it, or seeing signs of anything left behind.
It is possible that the problem could be an insect, or small pest. Mice and moles/voles can be a problem in greenhouses.
These articles will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/what-are-organic-pesticides.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/greenhouses/greenhouse-mouse-control.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals/mole-control.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals/chipmunk-control.htm
Alternatively, they are well adapted as house plants. Bringing it in can help once they recover. (They are usually tolerant of heavy damage.) And it will also keep the problem from happening in the future.
Here is an article for Pothos care: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/pothos/pothos-plant-care.htm
I was checking on my plant when I noticed a leaf that looks like the end of it was cut off and healed by sealing in a tiny dark edge. Do you have any idea what could have caused it? Also, if I could ask, when it says "artificial light" in its care information, is that the regular lightbulb in my room or the special grow lights? Thank you for your help. Repentant Houseplant Murderer, Karen Balch
This sounds like a fungal/bacterial infection setting in. This is most often caused by overwatering. You can mix 1 tablespoon hydrogen peroxide into 1 cup water the next time you water. This will help with the infection. Just make sure to let the soil dry out almost completely down to two inches or so between watering.
For the light, fluorescent or horticultural bulbs work. If you have a window that gets a good amount of light, then this may be unnecessary.
I have a pothos and the leaves have brown spots on them. What is it and how do I get rid of them naturally?
Brown spots can appear on your pothos for several reasons. It may be getting too much water and not enough drainage. If it's been exposed to low temperatures for a period of time, it can become stressed with this result, also. The worst case may be that it has a bacterial disease, but that too can be from stressful growing conditions, like being overcrowded. Repotting with fresh, well-draining soil should help. Make sure to remove all the dead or spotted leaves - it will enjoy a good trim. Here's an article for you:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/pothos/pothos-plant-care.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/bacterial-leaf-spot.htm
I have two golden pothos I bought a few weeks back and although both seem to look like their dying,the one that isn't hanging seems to be dying faster. What am I doing wrong and what should I do at this point?
They may be overwatered. Let the soil dry out between waterings. Pick off the yellow leaves. Also, be sure it isn't getting too much sun. They don't tolerate direct sunlight. Here is more care:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/pothos/pothos-plant-care.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/pothos/pothos-plant-care.htm