Description
Epipremnum –
There are about 8 species of evergreen, root clinging climbers, in this genus. They occur in forest from Southeastern Asia to the Western Pacific. They are grown for their attractive, alternate leaves, which may be smooth edged to pinnate, sometimes on the same plant. Leaves have juvenile and adult phases, adults leaves can be up to 24″ long. It bears spikes of tiny, petalles flowers are enclosed in spathes. Where not hardy, grow in a temperate or warm greenhouse, or as a houseplant.
Indoors grow in soil based potting mix in full or bright filtered light. In growth, water freely and apply a balanced liquid fertilizer monthly, water lightly to moderately in winter. Provide the support of a moss pole if climbing.
Prone to leaf spot, blights, root rot, spider mites, and scale insects.
E. pinnatum – Raphidophora pinnata – Grown for its leaves, which are usually smooth edged, although they are sometimes perforated or lobed. The perorated adult leaves are up to 36″ long and 18″ wide and often have translucent spots along the mid ribs.
Zones 14-15
