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epipremnum aureum
'lemon top'

No other name for this plant.

Care level

Easy

What makes this beauty truly special is how its new leaves emerge in a striking bright yellow color before gradually darkening to a rich green as they mature. The brighter the light conditions, the more vibrant and golden the fresh growth appears, creating a stunning contrast between newer and older leaves.

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:

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

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 top 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 eye-catching variety emerged as a natural mutation discovered in a Florida greenhouse in October 2022. Growing among a group of 'Lemon Meringue' plants, a single branch caught attention with its striking bright yellow young leaves contrasting with dark green mature ones, leading to its selection for commercial growing in March 2023.