| Pothos
(Epipremnum aureum) |
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Other common Names |
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Devil’s
ivy, Golden hunter’s robe, Ceylon creeper |
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Light |
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Medium
(note: will grow in low light, but bright,
filtered light needed for optimum leaf variation) |
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Care
level
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Easy |
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Water |
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Allow
soil to dry before watering |
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Humidity |
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Average |
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Temperature |
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Average
- Warm |
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Propagation Method |
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Stem
cuttings |
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Common Problems |
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usually
problem free - rarely scale and mealybug |
| Decoration
Tips |
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Stems
can be pruned above node for a bushy appearance.
However, pothos is most striking when allowed
to grow. Long vines look attractive in hanging
baskets or trailing over the edge of a table.
Pothos can also be trained to frame a window
or other structure. |
| Common
Varities: |
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Marble
Queen Pothos, Golden Pothos, Neon Pothos |
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Description |
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| Featured
variety: Golden
Pothos |
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| Pothos
is probably one of the most common, and
easily cared for house plants. A native
of Southeast Asia, Pothos is a vine with
heart-shaped green leaves featuring different
color variations of white and yellow (depending
on the variety). Pothos is very tolerant
of a wide range of light and watering conditions,
making it a good plant for beginners. This
vine can grow very long, and makes an attractive
hanging plant, and is also a good plant
to train to vine around a support. |
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| Related Links & INFO |
Vivien
asked on June 2005:
Some
of my Devil's Ivy plant has gone wilted.
What is the possible problem that causes
it. Pls assist. Thank you.
We replied:
In most cases, wilting is usually caused
by the plant not getting enough water.
This can be caused by one of two things
a.) Either the plant dried out too much
and did not get enough water or b.) The
plant cannot take up water through its
roots because they are rotting (usually
caused by overwatering).
I know it is confusing
that two different things like under and
overwatering can cause the same symptoms.
My guess would be that the plant may not
be getting enough water. I would say check
the soil and see if it feels really dry.
Even if the plant is being watered frequently
enough, lack of water could also be caused
by things like the plant being too rootbound,
or if the water is running down the sides
of the pot rather than sinking into the
soil.
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