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epipremnum aureum
'green genie'

No other name for this plant.

Care level

Easy

This charming variety stands out with its lush, compact growth and unusually wide dark green leaves. What makes it truly special is how its thick vines grow in a dense, closely-knit pattern, creating a fuller and more dramatic look than its relatives.

Care & maintenance

Light

Bright indirect light

Bright light, usually located near windows but doesn't receive direct rays for more than an hour during the day.

Temperature

Wide range (53.6°F - 89.6°F)

Fertilization frequency

Moderate

Monthly during the growing period.

Humidity & watering

Moderate

Keep the soil slightly moist.

An ambiant humidity between 40 and 80% 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:

Click on the soil name for more information.

Pot

Standard size

Standard size

Prefer a pot with a classic width/depth ratio.

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 green genie 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

Origin & references

Created from a mutation.

Patent and right

This unique variety emerged through innovative plant science when researchers in Florida exposed 'Marble Queen' cuttings to controlled gamma-ray radiation. After careful observation in a controlled environment, scientists discovered this special mutation about a year later and successfully preserved its distinctive traits through careful reproduction.