Epipremnum aureum
Pothos Vine
Description
Pothos is an evergreen vine growing to as high as 50 ft., with stems up to 2" in diameter, climbing by means of aerial roots which adhere to surfaces. The leaves are alternate, heart-shaped, entire on juvenile plants. The flowers are produced in a spathe up to 23 cm (9 in) long. This plant produces trailing stems when it climbs up trees and these take root when they reach the ground and grow along it. The leaves on these trailing stems grow up to 10 cm (4 in) long and are the ones normally seen on this plant when it is cultivated as a potted plant indoors. This plant can be grown outside in non-frost areas. Prune heavily if it gets out of control! As an indoor plant, it prefers bright light and watering only when soil is dry. Do not let it sit in wet soil or water. Easy to grow indoors.
Plant Type
Perennial, Vine
Height Range
1-3'
Width Range
6-12'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Green, Yellow, Variegated
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Spanish, Tropical
Accenting Features
Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Fall
Location Uses
Indoor, Raised Planter, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Mulching around plants helps retain water and improves the soil.