Drawing of a plant with colors

epipremnum aureum
'lemon meringue'

No other name for this plant.

Care level

Easy

Variegation

Sectorial pattern

This stunning variety features leaves with a unique color pattern - golden-yellow edges surrounding a deep green center that runs along the middle of each leaf. What makes it especially interesting is how the yellow coloring becomes more vibrant when the plant gets more light, while in lower light conditions, the older leaves gradually fade to green.

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 (59°F - 86°F)

Fertilization frequency

Moderate

Monthly during the growing period.

Humidity & watering

Moderate

Keep the soil slightly moist.

An ambiant humidity between 50 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:

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Pot

Standard size

Standard size

Prefer a pot with a classic width/depth ratio.

Features

Size & growth

Medium

Climbing

Rapid growth

This plant grows rapidly. It can reach 1 to 3 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 lemon meringue 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 houseplant emerged as a natural mutation discovered at Costa Farms in Miami, Florida by Michael K. Rimland in 2020. It sprouted spontaneously from a single stem of the Global Green variety and has since been successfully grown through cuttings, maintaining its special characteristics across generations.