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Epipremnum pinnatum

money plant

A tender, evergreen, root-clinging climber, grown as a houseplant for its glossy, heart-shaped, dark green leaves. Under ideal growing conditions mature plants will produce much larger, thicker, deeply lobed leaves to 90cm long

Synonyms
Monstera dilacerata
Philodendron epipremnum
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Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metres
Time to ultimate height
5–10 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Green
Autumn Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

East–facing or South–facing or °Â±ð²õ³Ù–f²¹³¦¾±²Ô²µ

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H1B
Botanical details
Family
Araceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Climbing, Trailing
Potentially harmful
Humans/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
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

Name status

Correct

Plant range
Asia to Pacific

How to grow

Cultivation

Under glass, grow in standard houseplant compost in full or bright, filtered light. During the growing season, water freely and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly; water moderately in winter. Provide the support of a moss pole, or allow to trail. See houseplant cultivation and Epipremnum for further advice

Propagation

Propagate by stem-tip cuttings in summer or by layering

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Houseplants
  • Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning

Tip prune in spring to promote branching

Pests

May be susceptible to mealybugs, scale insects and glasshouse red spider mite

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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