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Common name: Devil’s Ivy (Pothos) on Moss Pole
Latin name: Epipremnum pinnatum aureum
Best position in the home: Thrives in bright, indirect light but is very adaptable and can tolerate lower light conditions. Avoid direct sunlight, which can scorch the leaves. A bright living room or office is ideal, especially where it has space to climb.
Water requirements: Allow the top few centimetres of soil to dry out between waterings. Water moderately and reduce frequency in winter. Avoid overwatering, as this can lead to root rot. Happy in average household humidity but will benefit from slightly higher humidity.
Home impact: With its lush, trailing or climbing vines and heart-shaped leaves, this plant brings a fresh, tropical feel to any space. Trained up a moss pole, it creates height and structure. Often associated with improving indoor air quality in a general sense. Not pet-friendly, as it is toxic if ingested.
Potential height at full growth: Can climb up to 1–2 metres indoors with support, with larger leaves developing as it matures.
How to look after it: Place in bright, indirect light for best growth. Water when the top of the soil feels dry and ensure good drainage. Keep the moss pole slightly moist to encourage climbing. Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser. Trim as needed to control growth and encourage fullness. Repot every couple of years.
Beginner friendliness 5/5
Practically Thrives on Neglect! A very easy-care and forgiving plant, perfect for beginners. It adapts well to different conditions and grows quickly with minimal fuss.
As it climbs, the leaves can become larger and may develop splits in ideal conditions. Regular pruning can help keep it bushy, and cuttings are very easy to propagate.
Description
Common name: Devil’s Ivy (Pothos) on Moss Pole
Latin name: Epipremnum pinnatum aureum
Best position in the home: Thrives in bright, indirect light but is very adaptable and can tolerate lower light conditions. Avoid direct sunlight, which can scorch the leaves. A bright living room or office is ideal, especially where it has space to climb.
Water requirements: Allow the top few centimetres of soil to dry out between waterings. Water moderately and reduce frequency in winter. Avoid overwatering, as this can lead to root rot. Happy in average household humidity but will benefit from slightly higher humidity.
Home impact: With its lush, trailing or climbing vines and heart-shaped leaves, this plant brings a fresh, tropical feel to any space. Trained up a moss pole, it creates height and structure. Often associated with improving indoor air quality in a general sense. Not pet-friendly, as it is toxic if ingested.
Potential height at full growth: Can climb up to 1–2 metres indoors with support, with larger leaves developing as it matures.
How to look after it: Place in bright, indirect light for best growth. Water when the top of the soil feels dry and ensure good drainage. Keep the moss pole slightly moist to encourage climbing. Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser. Trim as needed to control growth and encourage fullness. Repot every couple of years.
Beginner friendliness 5/5
Practically Thrives on Neglect! A very easy-care and forgiving plant, perfect for beginners. It adapts well to different conditions and grows quickly with minimal fuss.
As it climbs, the leaves can become larger and may develop splits in ideal conditions. Regular pruning can help keep it bushy, and cuttings are very easy to propagate.
