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Pothos | Devil’s Ivy | Epipremnum Moss Pole
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Unit E1, 26 Sir Alfred Owen Way
Joe's Plant Place
Caerphilly CF83 3HU
United Kingdom
Plant Description
Description
Epipremnum aureum, commonly known as Pothos or Devil’s Ivy, is a fast-growing tropical houseplant with attractive heart-shaped leaves and a naturally climbing habit. Grown on a moss pole, the plant is encouraged to grow upwards rather than trail, creating an impressive statement plant and helping it develop larger, more mature foliage.
PLANT CARE
Everything you need to know to keep your plant happy and thriving.
LIGHT
Medium Light
WATER
Moderate watering. Allow the top few centimetres of compost to dry between waterings, then water thoroughly and allow excess water to drain away. Reduce watering during winter when growth naturally slows.
SOIL
Free-draining aroid mix containing houseplant compost, orchid bark and perlite. The mixture should retain some moisture while providing good drainage and airflow around the roots.
REPOT
Repot every 1–2 years in spring or when noticeably rootbound. Move up only one pot size at a time. Larger plants may also need a taller or sturdier moss pole as they mature.
HUMIDITY
Medium
DIFFICULTY
Beginner
AIR PURIFYING
Yes
JOE'S TOP TIP
Encourage the vines to grow upwards against the moss pole rather than allowing them to trail. The plant produces aerial roots along its stems, which can attach to the support. Climbing plants can gradually develop larger leaves than those allowed to trail.
COMMON MISTAKE
Overwatering or placing the plant in very low light and expecting fast growth. Pothos can tolerate lower light levels, but medium to bright indirect light will encourage stronger growth and healthier foliage.
WHEN TO COME BACK TO US
Bring it back (or a photo) in 6–8 weeks if you want: • Repotting advice • Help extending or replacing the moss pole • Pruning and propagation advice • A general plant health check
PLANT FACT
In its natural tropical habitat, Epipremnum aureum climbs trees using aerial roots and can develop leaves considerably larger than those normally seen on trailing houseplants. Providing a moss pole helps recreate this natural climbing behaviour indoors.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
French Polynesia