Epipremnum aureum (Golden Pothos)


Botanical Information

FamilyAraceae
GenusEpipremnum
Speciesaureum
CategoryPerennials, Tropicals
TypeVine
OriginNative to the Solomon Islands.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone12a - 12
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cool season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH1b
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)10 - 15
Temperature (°F)50 - 60
HeightUp to 12 m
SpreadUp to 6 m
GrowthFast

Description and Growing Information

ShapeTrailing vine.
LandscapeEasy to grow vine suited to hanging baskets or a controlled ground cover. May assist in air purification indoors.
PropagationStem cuttings with 2-4 leaves rooted in mist with bottom heat in potting mix, or in a glass of water.
CultivationEasy to grow, reverts to green in low light conditions. Rabbit and deer tolerant.
PestsScale, spider mites, and mealybug. May experience fungal leaf spot or botrytis.
Bark/Stem DescriptionGreen-yellow, herbaceous stems with pronounced nodes that initiate roots.
Leaf DescriptionOvate, green with gold variegation.
Flower DescriptionRarely flowers.

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