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Aquarium plants care guide

Pothos

Epipremnum aureum

Grow with roots in aquarium water and leaves above the surface; do not keep the foliage submerged long-term.

LightLow–Medium
CO₂Not required
DifficultyEasy
PlacementEmergent

Position and planting

Grow with roots in aquarium water and leaves above the waterline. Do not keep the foliage submerged.

Grow roots in water while stems and leaves remain above the aquarium.

Grow with roots in aquarium water and leaves above the surface; do not keep the foliage submerged long-term.

Lighting, CO₂ and nutrition

Light: Low–Medium. CO₂: Not required. Difficulty: Easy.

Added CO₂ is not required in the current library guide, but stable light and sufficient nutrients remain important.

Keeping it healthy

Provide consistent light, suitable nutrition, and routine maintenance. Remove decaying leaves. Watch for algae or melting after transitions, and troubleshoot conditions before making sudden changes.