epipremnum
aureum

Money plant.

Care level

Easy

Variegation

Blotched pattern

This adaptable vine starts life with small, solid green leaves that develop stunning golden marbling patterns as they mature and grow larger. In nature, its leaves can reach massive sizes when climbing up trees, while the aerial roots help it grip onto almost any surface it encounters.

Care level

Easy

Variegation

Blotched pattern

Reversion

Stable

Care & maintenance

Light

Moderate indirect light

All areas of your interior that are roughly equidistant between shade and sun. These areas benefit from slight brightness throughout the day.

Temperature

Wide range (53.6°F - 89.6°F)

Fertilization frequency

Low

Once per season.

Humidity & watering

Moderate

Keep the soil slightly moist.

An ambiant humidity between 40 and 70% is recommended.

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:

50 %

50 %

20 %

20 %

20 %

20 %

10 %

10 %

Click on the soil name for more information.

Pot

Standard size

Prefer a pot with a classic width/depth ratio.

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Features

Size & growth

Large

Climbing

Rapid growth

This plant grows rapidly. It can reach 3 to 6 feet in height or spread.

It grows upwards by attaching to supports or winding around them.

Toxicity

Toxicity table by species

Cat
Dog
Human

Reproduction & propagation

Fruits & flowers

Non-flowering & not self-pollinating

The epipremnum aureum 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.

Propagation methods

The best propagation method for this specie is Stem or tip cutting.

Alternatively, you can also try the following methods:

Air layering

Origin & references

The oldest, most common pothos you will find everywhere. Was it golden-marbled already in nature? Was it full green? Honestly, at this point everything is a bit confusing due to how popular this plant is. Anyway, it's the starting point of every pothos you will find in the market!

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