golden pothos

Also known as: Ceylon creeper; devil's ivy; hunter's robe; Joseph's coat

An evergreen self-clinging climber to 4m or more, with glossy bright green ovate leaves spotted and streaked with cream or yellow; green flowering spathes appear only rarely in cultivation

Scientific classification

Species: golden pothos (Epipremnum aureum)
Genus: Epipremnum
Family: Araceae

Harmful if eaten, skin and eye irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]
Toxicity: Climber Wall Shrub · Conservatory Greenhouse
Plant type: 4-8 metres
Height: 1-1.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Climbing
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight: 18 – 27 °C
Ideal temperature

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Distribution of golden pothos

Distribution map

Society Islands

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Culture

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Toxicity

Harmful if eaten, skin and eye irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]

Quick identification of golden pothos

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golden pothos care guide

Water thoroughly when soil is dry to the touch
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight: 18 – 27 °C
Ideal temperature

Watering

Water thoroughly when soil is dry to the touch

Fertilizing

Monthly

Pruning

Routine pruning is unnecessary; shorten overlong shoots to fit the available space. For last-year flowering growth, prune after flowering; for current-year flowering growth, prune in late winter or spring. This guidance is for established plants.

Propagation

Propagate by leaf-bud, stem tip cuttings or by layering in spring or summer

Growing

Grow outdoors in fertile but but well-drained soil in a warm, sheltered frost-free area. Grow under glass in loam-based compost in full or bright filtered light. Tip prune in spring to promote branching

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