Listed as one of NASA air filtering plants
Classification: Foliage House plant
House Plant Group: Climbers & trailers plant
Character: Similar to but more colourful than philodendron
Safe for pets? No
Varieties:
- Scindapsus aureus (Epipremnum aureum – Devil’s ivy, golden pothos)
- Scindapsus aureus golden queen
- Scindapsus aureus marble queen
- Scindapsus pictus argyraeus (Pothos argyraeus – Silver vane)
- Scindapsus siamense
Plant Care:
- Temperature: Average warmth
- Light: Well-lit. Keep away from direct sunlight
- Water: Water liberally. Allow planting medium to dry out slightly between waterings
- Repotting: Repot if necessary with either Serbajadi Organic Peat Moss or Serbajadi Multi-Purpose Compost
- Fertilizer: Serbajadi Plant Food Organic Plus 23 Growing Fertilisers (750gm)
Plant issues:
- Yellow leaves & falling leaves; rotting stems: Drainage issues or/and overwatering
- Brown leaf edges; brown spots on leaf surface: Underwatering
- Brown & shrivelled leaf tips: Low humidity
- Curled limp leaves; rotting stems: Sudden temperature change
Pests:
- Mealy bugs: Wipe off with a damp cloth/cotton bud and spray with Serbajadi Neem Spray Extra Strength
- Scales: Wipe off with a damp cloth/cotton bud and spray with Serbajadi Neem Spray Extra Strength
