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 Notes: |
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