Epipremnum Aureum: Care Guide and Benefits

Epipremnum Aureum, also known as Devil's Ivy or Golden Pothos, is a popular trailing houseplant with heart-shaped leaves. It is easy to care for and is known for its air purifying properties.

Epipremnum Aureum FAQ

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What is Epipremnum aureum?

Epipremnum aureum is a species in the arum family Araceae, native to Mo'orea in the Society Islands of French Polynesia.

Is Epipremnum aureum a good indoor plant?

We absolutely love our Epipremnum aureum for its easy to care nature and incredible jungle vibe. It works great as a potted plant or as a hanging plant, a really versatile indoor plant that will do well in any space it’s in. It grows very fast producing new leaves almost weekly in summer with strong white, yellow, and green variegated leaves.

Where does Epipremnum aureum grow?

Epipremnum aureum belongs to Aracee the arum family native to Moaroua in the French Polynesian Society Islands. The species is a popular houseplant for warm climates, but it's also found in tropical forests globally, including northern Africa.

How tall does Epipremnum grow?

Epipremnum (also known as Scindapsus, devil's ivy, pothos, Ceylon creeper, hunter’s robe, ivy arum, money plant and taro vine) is a pretty house plant with trailing or climbing heart-shaped foliage. In the wild, it can reach 20m tall, but it will only reach around 2m in the average home.

Is Epipremnum aureum a climbing vine?

Its trailing vines can grow quite long, making it an ideal plant for hanging baskets or as a climbing vine with proper support. Native: Native to Mo’orea in the Society Islands of French Polynesia, Epipremnum aureum has been widely naturalized in tropical and subtropical forests worldwide, often thriving in moist, shaded areas.