money plant

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A tender, evergreen, root-clinging climber, grown as a houseplant for its glossy, heart-shaped, dark green leaves. Under ideal growing conditions mature plants will produce much larger, thicker, deeply lobed leaves to 90cm long

Scientific classification

Species: money plant (Epipremnum pinnatum)
Genus: Epipremnum
Family: Araceae

Harmful if eaten, skin and eye irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]
Toxicity: Houseplants
Plant type: 2.5-4 metres
Height: 0.5-1 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Climbing · Trailing
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight: 18 – 27 °C
Ideal temperature

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Distribution of money plant

Distribution map

Asia to Pacific

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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 money plant

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money plant care guide

Water when the top inch of soil is dry; allow some drying between waterings.
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight: 18 – 27 °C
Ideal temperature

Watering

Water when the top inch of soil is dry; allow some drying between waterings.

Fertilizing

Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during the spring and summer.

Pruning

Tip prune in spring to promote branching

Propagation

Propagate by stem-tip cuttings in summer or by layering

Growing

Under glass, grow in standard houseplant compost in full or bright, filtered light. During the growing season, water freely and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly; water moderately in winter. Provide the support of a moss pole, or allow to trail. See houseplant cultivation

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