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Pothos Ivy from Mortellaros - originally rooted 1940s
Pothos Ivy
Epipremnum aureum
Pothos Ivy, while not suited for year-round outdoor use in Central Texas, holds a unique place in our nursery's history. The original host plant was first rooted in the 1940s by Joe & Lucille Mortellaro, and we have continued to propagate cuttings from those original vines for nearly 80 years. While it may not be a traditional landscape plant for Texas, each cutting we sell is a living piece of that legacy—a botanical keepsake rooted in local horticultural tradition.
Pothos is best used in containers for outdoor enjoyment from spring through fall, where its heart-shaped green leaves can spill elegantly from pots, hanging baskets, or staked displays. It performs best in bright, indirect light but tolerates lower light conditions. During the growing season, it is low maintenance, tolerating missed waterings and thriving with occasional fertilizer. However, it must be brought indoors before the first frost, as it is only hardy to USDA Zone 10+ and will not survive a Central Texas winter.
Our current staked Pothos offerings are propagated directly from the original mother plants, which remains alive and growing on our property—a living example of botanical longevity. Joe Harden sees a connection to the story to the Ship of Theseus: while every part may have been replaced over time, the identity of the original still lives on, leaf by leaf.
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Container plant |
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Indoor plant for winter |
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Bragging rights |
USDA Hardiness Zone 10
Characteristics & Attributes
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Deer Tolerance
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Exposure
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Part Shade to Full Shade |
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Habit
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Soil pH Preference
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Water Needs
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Tolerates Poor Drainage
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