I've been buying a lot of houseplants lately, and it's been interesting to see which plants adjust to my house the easiest. All plants go through a period of acclimation when they are introduced into a new environment. Chances are, the nursery they were raised in had nearly perfect conditions, and it's unlikely your new tropical plant really loves your house. But in a head-to-head comparison, I've seen a few that take the move like a champ. The devil's ivy, or golden pothos vine, is one of them. This plant suffered not a single yellow leaf, not a hiccup in its aggressive growth, in the move from nursery to home. So, if you happen to have college students leaving home for the first time, or you want a plant that should be able to survive almost anything, the golden pothos vine is a great place to start.
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