Pothos N'Joy - Cute Plant For Any Home

The Pothos N'Joy is a super cute plant perfect for beginners. Also known as the epipremnum aureum njoy, it has smaller leaves than other pothos varieties. Learn all about how to care for this plant.

Pothos N'Joy (Epipremnum Aureum N'Joy) Is a Super Cute Plant

I love this little Pothos N'Joy! It's also known as the Epipremnum Aureum N'Joy, but I think the nickname is sweet sounding.

This is a really cute set and forget it type of plant. I've had my plant for nearly a year now, and it makes me smile every time I see it.

How does this plant differ from the Pearls and Jade Pothos? Read more about it over here.

What Makes This Houseplant So Cute?

The Pothos N'Joy is a super cute houseplant. It has so many adorable features:

• Heart shaped leaves
• Small sized leaves
• Glossy leaves that look nearly plasticky
• Beautiful cream variegation
• Some leaves have little speckles of green that look like freckles
• Bright happy green color

There is so much going for the Pothos N'Joy. And last of all, even the name of this plant is really cute and sweet.

Here's another cute trailing houseplant with small coin-like leaves. It's gorgeous hanging with the leaves cascading down.

How Do You Care For Pothos N'Joy

The Epipremnum Aureum N'Joy is a beginner friendly plant that is easy to take care of. Three basic requirements:

• Light: Bright, indirect light for best growth.
• Water: Water semi-frequently, when the top couple inches of the soil feel dry.
• Soil: Chunky and airy soil that retains some moisture.

Keep reading for more details on each of these requirements.

How Much Light Does a Pothos N'Joy Need?

Like most epipremnum plants, the njoy grows best in bright indirect light. This means, the plant will be happiest when it is in a bright room of the house, but set back a little bit from the windows.

What Is the Best Window For N'Joy Pothos?

The best window for the Pothos N'Joy would be near a large south facing window. South facing windows tend to get bright sunlight, without the harsh direct rays.

Alternatively, you could also place this epipremnum near a west facing window. This plant enjoys bright light. As compared to other pothos plants, the njoy needs brighter light to maintain its variegation.

If it's by a west facing window, you'll need to take precaution to protect it from too much harsh sunlight. You can do it by either setting it a bit back from the window, or using a sheer curtain.

Do Pothos N'Joy Need Sunlight?

The N'Joy Pothos requires more sunlight than most other pothos varieties because of the white variegation.

Parts of the Pothos N'Joy appear white because of the lack of green pigment chlorophyll. As a result, the plant contains less chlorophyll overall for photosynthesis, as compared to a plant with fully green leaves.

The Epipremnum Aureum N'Joy needs lots of sunlight so the parts of the leaves with the green chlorophyll can produce enough energy to support the whole plant.

I think of it simply as, half the plant does not produce any energy to support itself because it is white and it lacks chlorophyll. Therefore, the green parts need to work twice as hard. I need to make sure my n'joy has a lot of bright indirect sunlight so the chlorophyll is always maximizing energy production.

Best Potting Mix For Pothos N'Joy

Like most epipremnum, the n'joy likes chunky potting mix so the roots do not get water logged. I use a mixture of tropical potting mix, pumice stones, and orchard bark.

You can read more about my Aroid Chunky Potting Mix, and why it works.

How Much to Water?

Water your plant when the top couple inches of the soil feel dry to the touch. Compared to other common leafy houseplants, the n'joy does not need a lot of water. Keeping that in mind, don't overwater your plant because the roots are susceptible to root rot.

Bottom Watering

I try to always bottom water my epipremnums. That simply means letting the water come up to the roots through the bottom drainage hole.

To bottom water, set the pot in a big bowl. Next, fill the bowl with a few inches of water. The water should go just about halfway up the pot. Then, I let the plant soak up the water from the drainage hole for about five minutes, topping up the water as necessary.

Why Is My N'Joy Turning Yellow?

The most common cause of epipremnum leaves turning yellow is overwatering. Pothos like to have the top few inches of the soil dry out between watering.

If you find yellow leaves, double check the soil moisture level before you water. Then, place the epipremnum in a bright spot in the house. It's likely that will help your n'joy too.

Is the N'Joy Pothos a Slow Grower

The N'Joy Pothos is a relatively slow grower compared to other pothos varieties because of the variegation. Some epipremnum plants are super fast growers, but the n'joy does not have that characteristic.

That being said, the N'Joy is not a slow grower when compared to, for example, a Whale Fin Sansevieria.

N'Joy Pothos will still continuously put out new leaves. Especially if you consistently give it bright light, it can be a happy little grower.

Where To Buy This Cute Epipremnum Plant

I bought my N'Joy in a local plant shop. It was about $15 for a 4'' pot. I have seen this cute plant sporadically in local plant shops, but never in a big box store.

If you are after one, keep an eye out and you might be able to snag one from a plant shop. It's not rare, but because there are so many types of pothos, sometimes shops don't have the n'joy in stock.

Since this plant is just so cute, I'll link to a couple options to buy online.

• California Tropicals sells it through Amazon.
• Here's also a fun assorted pothos combo pack on Amazon, if you want cute small starter plants.

Pothos N'Joy vs. Pearls and Jade

The Pothos N'Joy is often confused with the Pearls and Jade Pothos. They share a lot of similarities. However, they are also distinguishable if you look at certain characteristics.

Jump over to my Pearls and Jade post to read in detail about Pothos N'Joy vs. Pearls and Jade Pothos.

More Variegated Plant Love

Are you a variegated houseplant lover like me? Variegated leaves are truly special. It's exciting waiting for each new leaf to unfurl. Don't miss these plants too:

• Pearls and Jade Pothos
• Homalomena Pink Splash
• Scindapsus Pictus Exotica
• Marble Queen Pothos
• Neon Queen Pothos

Do you have a Pothos N'Joy? Any tips you would like to share? I'd love to hear all about your plants too.