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Epipremnumaureum

Family
Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)
Genus
Epipremnum (ep-ih-PREM-num)
Species
aureum (AW-re-um)
Synonym
Pothos aureus
Scindapsus aureus
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Good Fall Color
Smooth
Veined
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
N/A
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Patented
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
By air layering
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Santa Barbara, California

Santee, California

West Palm Beach, Florida

Augusta, Georgia

Independence, Kansas

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
0
neutral
1
negative
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Logansport, IN | March 2013 | positive

I have had much success propagating by taking cuttings of the vines, clipping the leaves off about three inches from the cut end, and put...Read More

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Independence, KS | March 2010 | positive

This plant grows well. Easy to care for. I need to know how to start more plants off of all the long vines. Haven't had real good luck in...Read More

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T
Santee, CA | February 2010 | positive

I bought this plant for $7 from the grocery store. It was unlabeled, but it was such a full, beautiful trailing plant that I couldn't re...Read More

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Seminole, FL | May 2009 | negative

If you are allergic to Poison Ivy, steer clear of this plant. I am allergic to Poison Ivy, and get the same reaction if Pothos touches my...Read More

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