Epipremnum Aureum (Linden & André) G.S. Bunting (On Stick)
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Epipremnum Aureum (Linden & André) G.S. Bunting (On Stick)
Height
0.5meter
Epipremnum Aureum (Linden & André) G.S. Bunting
| Family Name: | Araceae |
| Synonyms: | Scindapsus aureus, Epipremnum pinnatum 'Aureum' |
| Common Name: | Golden Pothos, Money Plant, Devil's Ivy, Ivy Arum |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a climber to creeper with stems that can grow up to 12 m long. |
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| Foliage | The leaves usually have yellow-marble pattern. Young plants have waxy, heart-shaped green leaves, measuring up to 10 cm long and variegated with yellow to white. Large mature plants have much larger leaves to about 70 cm long with deep lobes. |
| Flowers | Flowers are in the form of spathe and spadix, with cream, boat-shaped spathe (large leaf-like bract) that surrounds the spadix (flowering spike), carrying small flowers and fruits. |
| Fruit | Berries are formed in the spadix that turn orange to red when ripen. |
| Habitat | In its native habitat, it climbs tree trunks with aerial rootlets and can also creep on the ground as a ground cover. |
| Cultivation | The juvenile plant is much smaller (about 15 - 20 cm), usually grown as a houseplant. Sometimes, the plant may be featured in commercial plantings or in greenhouses in larger form. Grow under semi-shaded condition with moderate watering. Plant can be propagated via stem cutting. |
| Etymology | The genus epithet 'Epipremnum' means on-trees, which refers to the plant growth habit The specific epithet 'aureum' means golden-yellow, with reference to the plant foliage colour. |
Semi Shade
Lots of Water
Indoor Plant
Suitable for Hanging Baskets
Ornamental Leaves
Climber