Do Pothos Flower? How These Plants Mysteriously Bloom

Pothos, or Devil’s Ivy (Epipremnum aureum), are highly popular house plants that enhance homes and offices.

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Their long stems with glossy, often variegated leaves with yellow, cream, or white spill over the edges of pots or climb up moss poles or trellises with their aerial roots.

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But do pothos flower?

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Conditions for Pothos Flowering

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The Pothos Flower: What Does It Look Like?

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Best Conditions for Getting a Pothos Flower to Bloom

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