Epipremnum aureum
golden pothos
An evergreen self-clinging climber, with slender stems that can reach to 4m long or more if not pruned. On young plants, leaves are oval, heart-shaped at the base, and glossy bright green, spotted and streaked with cream or yellow. Mature plants have deeply lobed leaves that can reach up to 90cm long. Green flowering spathes appear only rarely in cultivation
Synonyms
Epipremnum pinnatum 'Aureum'Scindapsus aureus
Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Cream Green Variegated Yellow | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | Cream Green Variegated Yellow | ||
| Autumn | Cream Green Variegated Yellow | |||
| Winter | Cream Green Variegated Yellow |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1BBotanical details
- Family
- Araceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Climbing, Trailing
- Potentially harmful
- Harmful if eaten, skin and eye irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Genus
Epipremnum are evergreen perennials, climbing with the aid of aerial roots, with simple or pinnately divided leaves and rather insignificant flowers enclosed in green spathes, but rarely seen in cultivated plants
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Society Islands
How to grow
Cultivation
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. See houseplant cultivation and Epipremnum for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by leaf-bud, stem tip cuttings or by layering in spring or summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Low Maintenance
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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