- epipremnum
- amplissimum
- 'silver stripe'
![epipremnum silver stripe plant showing characteristic features](https://cdn.chlorobase.com/plants/epipremnum/amplissimum/silver-stripe/main.webp)
epipremnum amplissimum'silver stripe'
Care level
Medium
This stunning climber sports silvery-white stripes that shimmer against its dark green leaves, creating an eye-catching metallic effect. Unlike its cousins pothos, it tends to develop larger leaves when given proper support, and the variegation becomes more pronounced in brighter (indirect) light.
Care & maintenance
Light
Bright light, usually located near windows but doesn't receive direct rays for more than an hour during the day.
Temperature
Wide range (59°F - 86°F)
Fertilization frequency
Moderate
Monthly during the growing period.
Soil
Choose a Tropical plant mix: A rich, moisture-retentive blend with good aeration. Mimics the natural forest floor environment of tropical regions.
If you want to create your own substrate, you can make a mixture of the following soils:
![Potting Soil](/_next/static/media/potting_soil.d2268a0a.webp)
![Potting Soil](/_next/static/media/potting_soil.d2268a0a.webp)
![Coconut Chips](/_next/static/media/coco_chips.6adb6093.webp)
![Coconut Chips](/_next/static/media/coco_chips.6adb6093.webp)
![Perlite](/_next/static/media/perlite.1f1d24fa.webp)
![Perlite](/_next/static/media/perlite.1f1d24fa.webp)
![Worm Castings](/_next/static/media/worm_casting.f7169cae.webp)
![Worm Castings](/_next/static/media/worm_casting.f7169cae.webp)
Click on the soil name for more information.
Pot
![Standard size](/_next/static/media/standard_pot.93071752.webp)
Standard size
Prefer a pot with a classic width/depth ratio.
Features
Size & growth
Large
Climbing
Moderate growth
This plant grows at a moderate rate. It can reach 3 to 6 feet in height or spread.
It grows upwards by attaching to supports or winding around them.
Toxicity
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Reproduction & propagation
Fruits & flowers
Non-flowering & not self-pollinating
The epipremnum silver stripe cannot produce flowers and therefore fruits.
This plant is not capable of self-pollination, it will not be able to produce fruits if it is not pollinated by another individual.