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shows the lovely foliage of the Epipremnum pinnatum 'Aureum' vine |
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Epipremnum pinnatum 'Aureum'
(Golden Pothos, Pothos Ivy, Centipede Tonga Vine, Devil's Ivy)
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Synonyms: Epipermnum Aureum, Philodendron Nechodomeii, Pothos
Aureus, Schindapsus Aureus, Schindapsus pinnatus
Origin: Solomon Islands in South Pacific
Family: Araceae (Arum)
Light: Light Shade, part shade-full shade, full shade
Height: Can reach up to 40'
Spacing: 15-18"
Blooms: White
Foliage: Glossy, variegated, dark green with yellow and cream splashes
and streaks.
Soil: Rich, fertile, strongly acidic-acidic (pH: 5.1-6.0)
Water: Let dry between watering
Fertilizer: Balanced soluble fertilizer montly during
growth season
Propagation: Stem cuttings
Uses: Screening, hanging basket, houseplant, patio, deck, trellis, arbor
Caution: Plant can be invasive
Comments: Epipremnum pinnatum 'Aureum' or Golden Pothos or Centipede Tonga
Vine or Devil's Ivy or Pothos Ivy or Epipermnum Aureum or Philodendron Nechodomeii or
Pothos Aureus or Schindapsus Aureus or Schindapsus pinnatusis a brilliant care-free tropical perennial vine
with lovely marbled foliage features. This plant looks very lovely indoors as an air filter plant, in hanging
baskets or by letting it climb up a trellis. Golden Pothos is
often seen growing on large trees in warmer areas. As the plant
climbs higher, the leaves tend to get bigger. Epipremnum pinnatum
'Aureum'
is very easy to grow from cuttings and roots easily in water. Among other
cultivars include Hawaian Pothos, Jade Pothos and Marble Pothos.
Interesting note: A source
mentioned that there has
been unreported usage of this plant as a herbal medicine in the
treatment of cancer in Singapore.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 8b-11 |
