Easy Tips to Care for Your Pothos Plant! Give it bright indirect light Bright light helps Pothos stay green and fresh. It grows better when the light is soft and warm. Let the soil dry a little Do not keep the soil too wet. Let it dry a bit before watering again to keep the plant healthy. Clean the leaves gently Wipe the leaves once a week. Clean leaves help the plant breathe better and grow nicely. | Thayer Cruz