Epipremnum aureum
golden pothos
E. aureum is 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
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
- Potentially harmful
- Ingestion may cause severe discomfort, contact with sap may irritate skin and eyes. 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
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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