About
An evergreen self-clinging climber, with slender stems that can reach to 4m long or more if not pruned. Green flowering spathes appear only rarely in cultivation. Mature plants have deeply lobed leaves that can reach up to 90cm long. On young plants, leaves are oval, heart-shaped at the base, and glossy lime green, spotted and streaked with cream or yellow.
About the genus
Epipremnum are evergreen perennials, climbing with the aid of aerial roots, with simple or pinnately divided leaves and rather insignificant flowers enclosed in green spathes, but rarely seen in cultivated plants
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectWest-facing, South-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH1B
Plant details
Plant typeClimber Wall Shrub, Conservatory Greenhouse, Houseplants
HabitClimbing, Trailing
FoliageEvergreen
Height4-8 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesWalls, fences, pergolas, arches.
Native toSociety Islands
ToxicityHumans/Pets: Harmful if eaten, skin and eye irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
Care notes
CultivationGrow outdoors in fertile but well-drained soil in a warm, sheltered frost-free area. Grow under glass in peat-free, loam-based compost in full or bright filtered light. Tip prune in spring to promote branching. See houseplant cultivation and Epipremnum for further advice
PruningPruning group 11
PropagationPropagate by leaf-bud, stem tip cuttings or by layering in spring or summer
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free