This is my houseplant, which is a Pothos. I brought it here because there is more sunlight. And, my cat kept eating its leaves. It was in my room.
Common name: Variegated Pothos.
Devil's Ivy, Silver Vine, Money plant in some parts of the world.
Philodendron is an incorrect name.Scientific name: Epipremnum aureum.
Color: Green, due to abundance of chloroplasts.
White marbled as well. The white marbling can sometimes be yellow.
Features: Lenthy stems, leaves
Stems are lined with root nubs.
Heart shaped leaves
Size of leaf ranges from long and narrow to short and fat.
Conditions/Tolerates:
Pothos needs medium indirect light, however it can tolerate small amounts of bright light. Too much bright light will scorch the leaves. This is a very hardy plant that can withstand mistreatment. Needs moderate watering. Prefers a temperature of from 17C to 30C, or 63C to 86C.
Can grow hydroponically.
Pictures:
Stem
Leaf
Root
More information:
Stems can grow to 20m in length, and 4cm in diameter. Aerial roots hook over tree branches. These roots can also grow into ground roots. The leaves are evergreen, and are larger on younger plants. Leaves are typically under 20cm long.
This is a popular houseplant. Cultivars select it for white, yellow or light green marbled look. It is a very hardy plant that requires little maintenance. This plant is effective in removing indoor pollutants, especially artificial ones such as formaldehyde.
Another picture of my Epipremnum aureum.
2 comments:
who stin where did you get your plants scientific name i cant find mine. lots of info you overacheiver.
Your plant is bamboo, right? Just google bamboo, and you should come up with an article. Look on wikipedia. Best choice.
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