How to Grow Money Plant Indoors

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ðŸŠī How to Grow Money Plant Indoors – A Complete Guide

Money Plant (Epipremnum aureum), also known as Pothos or Devil’s Ivy, is one of the most popular and low-maintenance indoor plants. It’s loved for its lush green leaves, easy care, and the belief that it brings good luck and positive energy into the home.

Let’s learn how to grow and care for a Money Plant indoors like a pro ðŸŒŋ


🌞 1. Light Requirements

  • Ideal: Bright, indirect sunlight

  • Tolerates: Low light areas (corners, bathrooms)

  • Avoid: Harsh direct sunlight — it can scorch the leaves.

📝 Tip: If the leaves turn pale or yellowish, it's getting too much sun. Move it to a shadier spot.

💧 2. Watering Schedule

  • Frequency: Once every 7–10 days

  • Method: Water only when the top 1 inch of soil feels dry.

  • Signs of Overwatering: Yellowing leaves, root rot.

  • Signs of Underwatering: Droopy or curling leaves.

📝 Tip: Use a pot with drainage holes to prevent water stagnation.

ðŸŒą 3. Potting and Soil

  • Best Soil: Well-draining soil (garden soil + sand + compost)

  • Pot Type: Plastic or ceramic pots with drainage holes

  • Repotting: Once every 1–2 years when roots outgrow the pot

✂️ 4. Pruning and Growth

  • Prune regularly to maintain shape and encourage bushy growth.

  • Pinch off long vines if they become too leggy.

  • You can train it to climb using a moss stick or hang it as a trailing plant.

ðŸķ 5. Growing in Water

Yes, you can grow Money Plants in just water!

Here’s how:

  • Take 4–6 inch cuttings with at least one node.

  • Place in a glass bottle or jar filled with clean water.

  • Keep in indirect light and change water every 5–7 days.

📝 Tip: Add a few drops of liquid fertilizer once a month for better growth.

ðŸŒĄ️ 6. Ideal Temperature & Humidity

  • Temperature: 18–30°C (Room temperature is perfect)

  • Humidity: Moderate (common in Indian homes)

  • Avoid placing near AC vents or heaters.

ðŸŒŋ 7. Benefits of Money Plant

  • Purifies indoor air (removes toxins like formaldehyde)

  • Brings peace and positive vibes (as per Vastu & Feng Shui)

  • Easy to grow and propagate

  • Looks beautiful in pots, jars, and hanging baskets

♻️ 8. How to Propagate Money Plant

  1. Cut a healthy stem below a node (3–4 inches long).

  2. Place it in water or moist soil.

  3. In 2–3 weeks, roots will appear.

  4. Transfer to pot or keep in water as preferred.

📝 You can gift propagated plants to friends and family — they make lovely, meaningful gifts!

📍 Where to Place It (Vastu Tips)

  • Best placed in Southeast corner of living room or hall.

  • Avoid placing it in the Northeast corner.

  • Keep it off the floor (on a shelf or hanging).

✅ Final Tips

  • Rotate the plant every 1–2 weeks for even growth.

  • Use diluted liquid fertilizer once a month during growing season.

  • Wipe leaves occasionally with a soft cloth to keep them dust-free.

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