Examine the remaining leaves on your dying pothos plant. How to Revive Malnourished House Plants. Golden pothos plants are easy to care for and can thrive in most homes. Look for the appearance of a cottony substance on the undersides of leaves. Use a planter with adequate drainage, keep moist but do not overwater, prune as needed to improve fullness and provide sufficient indirect sunlight, and your golden pothos should stay happy and healthy. Pothos (Epipremnum aureum) will grow in low light or direct sun, cool or warm rooms, in tabletop planters and hanging baskets, and twining up totem supports. How to Propagate a Pothos Plant: If you're got an overgrown pothos plant or are looking for an easy way to get more plants, propagation via cuttings if the best way to go! In a few short steps, you can reverse the fortune of your once beloved plant. Bring those houseplants back to life and give them the future that they deserve! This substance indicates the presence of mealy bugs. Pothos, or devil's ivy, is an easily adaptable plant that tolerates a wide range of indoor growing conditions. These destructive bugs damage many houseplants, including pothos plants. Spray affected plants with an insecticide soap. Apply the insecticide soap according to the manufacturer’s instructions.