January's

Plant of the Month


Devil's Ivy 
aka Pothos

Epipremnum aureum

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' Golden Queen'

 

This ancient tropical is one of the most popular and easy to care for houseplants. Some people say it has the ability to remove tobacco smoke from the air, kinda like a natural air cleaner. The juices of the plant are known to be irritating. This plant will absolutely love you if you give it a shower 3-4 times a year. Over-watering is the only enemy of this plant.


  Size: Runners can reach 30'+, if given enough light and food.

Habit: Trailing

Leaves: 2-4" heart-shaped and usually variegated in high light.

Culture: pH neutral potting soil, bright filtered light but will tolerate low light. Let soil surface slightly dry before watering. Fertilize every 4-6 weeks during spring and summer.

Utilization: Hanging Basket, ground cover in landscaped greenhouses.

Propagation: . Cuttings anytime of the year.  Occasional pinching maybe needed to keep the plant from becoming too leggy. Use pruned tips as cuttings. Cuttings will easily root in a glass of water and should be in moderate light until rooting.  More info on propagation.

Disease and Insects: None serious. Root rot is a problem if it is in standing water.

Climate Range: Indoors

Cultivars:

  • 'Marble Queen' - Green and white variegated leaf
  • ' Golden Queen' - Gold and green variegated leaf

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