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Pothos chinensis [cutting]
GenusPothosRegionSoutheast AsiaPlant GroupAroidsGrowth HabitClimber / VineSetupTerrarium or HouseplantDifficultyBeginner
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*Pothos chinensis* is a true *Pothos* species in the Araceae, separate from the commonly sold “pothos” in *Epipremnum*. It is a root-climbing aroid native from the Indian Subcontinent to the Nansei-shotō region, growing in wet tropical forest as a climber on trees or creeping over rocks. Leaves are green, ovate to elliptic or lanceolate, with a winged petiole and visible basal venation.

You will receive a single cutting, grower’s choice. Listing photos are representative of the approximate size and form you will receive.

**Light Requirements:** Bright, indirect light to light shade. Avoid direct sun.
**Humidity Requirements:** Moderate to high, approximately 60–85 percent.
**Temperature Range:** 65–85°F (18–29°C). Keep above 60°F (16°C).
**Growth Habit:** Root-climbing aroid; can attach to bark, moss, cork, or humid background surfaces.
**Soil:** Chunky, well-draining aroid mix with bark, perlite, and organic matter; also suitable for mounted culture.
**pH:** Slightly acidic to neutral, approximately 5.5–7.0.
**Size:** Leaves vary with maturity and growing conditions; juvenile growth is usually smaller and more compact than mature climbing growth.

Plant Details
Airflow
Medium — Essential for "wetish" setups. Needs regular air exchange or internal circulation fans to prevent water from sitting on leaves, which helps avoid rot and fungal issues.
Family
Araceae
Growth strategy
Epiphyte
Humidity
60–80% — Suitable for "open-top" or partially ventilated terrariums. While higher than average household humidity, these plants are adaptable and less prone to leaf melt if the environment fluctuates slightly.
Lighting
Bright — Requires high-output lighting to maintain vivid color expression (especially for reds, purples, and variegation) and to ensure shingling habits stay tight and compact.
PH
5.5–6.5 — Acidic (Optimal): The “Goldilocks” zone for most tropical terrarium plants, including Marcgravia. This range ensures maximum nutrient availability and mimics the natural decomposition of leaf litter on the rainforest floor.
Sales form
Cutting
Size
Large
Temperature
70–85°F — Standard Tropical Range. This mirrors the natural understory of the rainforest, providing enough warmth for vigorous growth while remaining safe from the extreme heat that can bake a closed glass enclosure.
Watering substrate
Damp — These plants love high moisture levels; the substrate should stay wet to the touch at all times but should not be sitting in a stagnant, waterlogged state.
World
Old World — Native to the Eastern Hemisphere: Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, and surrounding islands.