Epipremnum (Pothos)

Epipremnum are trailing and climbing aroids with heart-shaped or elongated leaves in green, gold, cream and white-variegated patterns. Vines can hang freely or climb a support; with suitable support, mature growth may develop larger leaves and, in some species, deeper divisions.

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Araceae

Epipremnum (Pothos)

Epipremnum is an accepted genus in Araceae native from tropical and subtropical Asia to the Pacific. Common houseplant representatives include Epipremnum aureum and Epipremnum pinnatum, both climbing aroids that stay juvenile in pots unless given support and stronger light.

Botanical Profile

Details & Care

Epipremnum vines for trailing or climbing growth

Epipremnum produces flexible vines with heart-shaped, elongated or, in mature climbing plants, divided foliage. Cultivars range from green and golden forms to cream, white and mint patterns.

How support changes the vine

Allowed to trail, the plant keeps a softer cascade and usually retains smaller leaves. Trained up a pole or plank, established vines can produce stronger attachment growth and larger foliage. A pot with several stems gives broader coverage, while one vigorous vine is easier to direct along a support.

Highly patterned cultivars usually need bright indirect light to maintain useful green growth without exposing pale tissue to harsh sun. An airy aroid substrate balances moisture with oxygen around the roots.

Each viable node can support a leaf, aerial root and new shoot. Pruning above a viable node can encourage branching from growth points lower on the vine. The houseplant propagation guide covers stem and node cuttings. Epipremnum contains calcium oxalate crystals, so keep leaves and cut stems away from children and pets that chew plants.

Frequently Asked Questions About Epipremnum

Is Epipremnum the same thing as pothos?

In everyday houseplant use, usually yes. Pothos most often refers to Epipremnum aureum and its cultivars, although people sometimes use the name loosely for other trailing aroids too.

Should Epipremnum climb or trail?

Either can work, but the plant behaves differently depending on how you grow it. Left unsupported, it usually trails with smaller juvenile leaves; given a pole, plank, or tree-like support, many forms climb and can produce larger, more mature foliage over time.

What light do Epipremnum need indoors?

Bright indirect light is usually the best fit. They tolerate medium indirect light, but growth slows and internodes usually get longer. Strong direct sun can scorch the leaves, especially on paler cultivars.

How should I water pothos?

Water when roughly the top 20–30% of the pot has dried, then water through and drain the excess. In lower light or cooler periods, let closer to the top 30–40% dry before watering again.

Are pothos safe around pets?

No. Epipremnum aureum is toxic to cats and dogs because it contains insoluble calcium oxalates.

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