In Pakistan, the Money Plant (scientifically Epipremnum aureum) is more than just a houseplant—it’s a household staple. Known globally as Pothos or Devil’s Ivy, it earned its local nickname from the belief that it brings good luck and prosperity.

In the current May heat, while outdoor gardens are facing the brunt of the sun, the Money Plant remains a reliable, lush green companion for your verandas and indoor spaces.

Description

• The Foliage: Glossy, heart-shaped leaves. While the solid green variety is classic, the Golden Pothos (with yellow splashes) and Marble Queen (with white marbling) are favorites in Lahore nurseries.

• The Vines: It is a vigorous climber or trailer. It produces “aerial roots” at every leaf node, which it uses to “hook” onto walls or absorb moisture from a moss stick.

• Growth Habit: It is incredibly flexible. It can cascade down from a hanging basket, climb a 5-foot moss pole, or simply grow in a bottle of water on a desk.

Key Benefits

• Air Purifying Legend: It is one of the top plants recommended by NASA for removing indoor toxins like formaldehyde and carbon monoxide.

• Low Light Warrior: It is one of the few plants that can survive (and even grow) in the low-light corners of a room or office where other plants would fail.

• Legendary Hardiness: It is famously “hard to kill.” It can handle a bit of neglect and is very resistant to common garden pests.

• Water-Only Growth: You don’t even need soil! It can grow for years in a simple glass vase of water, making it a very “clean” plant for indoor decor.

Maintenance & Care (May Strategy)

• Sunlight: Keep it in bright, indirect light. In the current 40°C+ Lahore heat, never leave it in direct afternoon sun, or the leaves will scorch and turn brown within hours.

• Watering: In soil, water it when the top inch feels dry. In May, this usually means every 2 days. If the leaves look “wilted” or limp, it’s thirsty. If they turn bright yellow and fall off, you are likely overwatering it.

• The Moss Stick Trick: For larger, dinner-plate-sized leaves, grow the plant up a moss stick. Keep the moss stick damp; the aerial roots will drink from it, providing the plant with more energy to grow bigger foliage.

• Propagation: Simply snip a vine (ensure the cutting has at least one “node” or small brown bump) and place it in water. It will sprout roots in about 10 days, giving you a new plant for free.