Botanical Name: Epipremnum aureum
Common Name: Golden Pothos, Devil's Ivy
Type of Plant: Houseplant
Character evergreen
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape climbing, vining plant, spreading by long trailing stems which root at the nodes
Height to 1'
Spread indefinite
Growth Rate rapid
 
Environment:
Exposure indoor tolerates low light indoors but thrives in higher light
Soil standard potting soil, add perlite
Hardiness prefers fairly warm temperatures
 
Morphology:
Leaves cordate to 6" long on juvenile foliage – to 12" long on adult. Irregularly spotted or marbled with yellow or white margins
Flowers spathe, white to 6" long with a short, stout spadix
Fruit berry, white
 
Propagation:
mallet cuttings, stem cuttings
 
Usage:
hanging basket, climbing totem poles. Also used as a groundcover in raised indoor planters
 
Landscape Care:
Watering tolerates fairly dry or moist conditions. Do not waterlog soil.
Fertilizing balanced half-strength twice monthly
Pruning head back frequently to encourage bushiness
Pests/Diseases mealybug, root rot when drainage is poor
Special Conditions/Other add perlite to soil for good drainage
 
Origin: Solomon Islands
Family: Araceae

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