Desk Plants Blog — Plants for Beginners

Depending on what types of plants you parent and the length of your travels, you may be able to make some slight adjustments to keep your plants happy and thriving without having to bribe a friend to care for them. Here are the key tips to set your plants up for success and give yourself a worry-free vacation…

My full name is Epipremnum Aureum, but you can call me Pothos or Devil's Ivy (because I'm so hard-to-kill and I retain my bright green leaves in low-light!). I come in all different colors, including the Golden Pothos, Neon Pothos, Pearls and Jade Pothos, and Silver Satin Pothos varieties that Desk Plants sells. I am a perfect hard-to-kill house plant because I’m an effective communicator: when I droop or slump, I’m usually telling you that I need water. Besides that, just keep me out of the cold and in some medium light (artificial light is fine!) and I’m a happy camper. If you...