Pothos, Neon (Epipremnum aureum 'Neon')

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Other Names: Neon pothos is also referred to as goldilocks, chartreuse pothos. Epipremnum aureum in general is called pothos, money plant, devil's ivy, Ceylon creeper, taro vine, hunter's rove, ivy arum. Other scientific binomials for pothos are Epipremnum pinnatum, Epipremnum pinnatum cv. ‘Aureum’. Past classifications include Pothos aureus, Rahphidophora aurea, Rahphidophora pinnata, and Scindapsus aureus.

Plant Type: evergreen perennial vine

Plant Family: Arums, Aroid Family (Araceae)

Visual Identification: The leaves are bright lime green and are alternate, heart-shaped, entire on juvenile plants, but irregularly pinnatifid on mature plants.

Native Region(s): Solomon Islands

Landscape Use: Pothos can be used as an annual "spiller" in hanging baskets or containers, or a vigorously growing groundcover plant. Pothos can be trained up a trellis. Pothos is a good houseplant for part-sun areas, suitable for use in hanging baskets or trained to grow up a trellis, moss pole, or other support structure. Bathrooms wit
h at least one window provide sufficient light and humidity to keep pothos happy.

Height: 12-15 inches

Spread: 40+ feet (typically 6-10 feet as a houseplant)

Spacing: 12-24 inches

Hardiness Zones: 10-12

Hardy Down To: For best growth, keep humidity levels high and maintain temperatures between 65°F and 85°F.

Light: bright, indirect light. Pothos thrive in the general flourescent light of office settings, and can even adapt to low light. Protect from direct afternoon sun. Leaves will turn pale or even scorch if exposed to too much direct light.

Water: drought-tolerant. Allow the top layer of soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce watering from fall to late winter.

Soil: Pothos need a loamy and moist, but well-draining soil that is slightly on the acidic side. I recommend a mix similar to store-bought orchid mix: 1 part fir bark, 1 part chopped sphagnum peat moss, coco coir, or combination of the two, 1 part course perlite. This is a general soil-less potting mix used for plants that create aerial roots. Some sources recommend an additional 1-2 parts of peat and/or coco coir. Common indoor potting mix can also be used, but be especially careful not to overwater.

Maintenance: Pothos generally requires little care. Prune as needed to maintain desired length and increase fullness.

Fertilize: Fertilize sparingly every month or every other month during the growing season from early spring to late summer.

Floral Arrangement Uses: foliage

Toxicity: All parts of this plant are poisonous to humans and animals if ingested. Pothos is toxic if ingested in large quantities because it contains calcium oxalate. This will cause burning in the mouth and the sap may also be irritating to the skin.

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Loamy, moist, well-draining soil
Potting Mix Recipe: 1 part peat moss or coco coir,
1 part fir bark, 1 part perlite

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Bright, indirect light
Adaptable to low light, artificial light.
Protect from direct afternoon sun

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Tropical, Wet
65 – 85°F. Minimum 50°F. High humidity.

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Low Water Needs
Water when top 1-2 inches of soil is dry

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Toxic
All parts of the plant are toxic to humans and animals.

 

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