Golden Pothos

Why PawPlants gives these results

The main documented concern is intense oral irritation from insoluble calcium oxalates. The main documented concern is intense oral irritation from insoluble calcium oxalates. Common names such as pothos and devil’s ivy should be confirmed against the scientific name.

Identification details

A trailing or climbing vine with heart-shaped leaves, often streaked with yellow variegation. Common names such as pothos and devil’s ivy should be confirmed against the scientific name. Look for the scientific name Epipremnum aureum or a verified synonym on the plant label.

Growth form

A trailing or climbing vine with heart-shaped leaves, often streaked with yellow variegation.

Key identity warning

Common names such as pothos and devil’s ivy should be confirmed against the scientific name.

Identification limit

A page description cannot confirm every specimen; use labels, multiple visible features, and professional identification when needed.

Evidence and classification

Cat evidence: Strong evidence. Dog evidence: Strong evidence. Important qualification: The classification distinguishes its documented irritation mechanism from hazards that cause systemic organ injury. The classification distinguishes its documented irritation mechanism from hazards that cause systemic organ injury.

Cat evidence

Strong evidence

Dog evidence

Strong evidence

Last reviewed

2026-07-30

Sources

1. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

   Epipremnum aureum | Plants of the World Online

   Scope: Accepted name and family for Epipremnum aureum.

   Reviewed: 2026-07-30

2. American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

   Toxic and Non-toxic Plants: Golden Pothos

   Scope: Veterinary cat and dog classification for Golden Pothos.

   Reviewed: 2026-07-30

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