Epipremnum N'joy ('Hansoti12'PBR) (v)

RHS Plant Profile
pothos [N'joy]

Synonyms

Epipremnum pinnatum 'Hansoti12'PBR
Epipremnum aureum 'Njoy'

Houseplants

A tender, evergreen climber, grown as a trailing foliage houseplant for its slightly puckered, green and cream variegated leaves. Tolerant of a shady position, although the variegation will become less pronounced

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Loam, Sand

Max Height

1-1.5 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
5–10 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
1-1.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H1B

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Araceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Trailing
Potentially harmful
Humans/Pets: Harmful if eatenskin and eye irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
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
Trade

How to Grow

Cultivation

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 and Epipremnum for further advice

Propagation

Propagate by stem-tip cuttings in summer or by layering

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Houseplants
  • Conservatory and greenhouse

Pruning

Tip prune in spring to promote branching

Pests

May be susceptible to mealybugs, scale insects and glasshouse red spider mite

Diseases

Generally disease-free