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epipremnum aureum
'teruno wakakusa'

No other name for this plant.

Care level

Easy

This plant grows with plain green leaves that are somewhat larger and thicker than those of related varieties. A distinctive trait is its robust nature and the occasional emergence of speckled patterns on its 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 (50°F - 95°F)

Fertilization frequency

Moderate

Monthly during the growing period.

Humidity & watering

Moderate

Keep the soil slightly moist.

An ambiant humidity between 40 and 60% 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.

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Features

Size & growth

Medium

Climbing

Moderate growth

This plant grows at a moderate rate. 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
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Reproduction & propagation

Fruits & flowers

Non-flowering & not self-pollinating

The epipremnum teruno wakakusa 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:

Origin & references

Created from plant selection.
This plant was created by selecting plain green shoots that appeared as a natural change on another plant called 'Teruno Carnival'. This selection was done by a breeder named Terunori Ito, working with a line of plants that includes 'Marble Queen' in its background.
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