Jade Pothos
Epipremnum aureum 'Jade'
A trailing tropical vine featuring glossy, solid dark green, heart-shaped leaves arranged alternately along flexible stems.
- Light
- Thrives in bright, indirect light, but adapts well to medium and low indoor light conditions for 6 to 8 hours daily.
- Water
- Water thoroughly when the top 2 to 3 inches of soil feel dry to the touch. Drought tolerant once established, but avoid prolonged dryness.
- Growth
- Evergreen perennial vine featuring a trailing or climbing growth habit, capable of reaching indoor lengths of 6 to 10 feet with a moderate growth rate.
Care instructions
Provide bright, indirect light and allow the top couple of inches of soil to dry completely between thorough waterings. Plant in well-draining potting mix and feed occasionally with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.
Growing details
Sunlight
Thrives in bright, indirect light, but adapts well to medium and low indoor light conditions for 6 to 8 hours daily.
Watering
Water thoroughly when the top 2 to 3 inches of soil feel dry to the touch. Drought tolerant once established, but avoid prolonged dryness.
Soil
Well-draining, loose potting mix rich in organic matter with a neutral to slightly acidic pH between 6.1 and 6.5.
Hardiness zone
USDA zones 10 through 12 when grown outdoors, primarily kept as a houseplant in colder regions.
Growth habit
Evergreen perennial vine featuring a trailing or climbing growth habit, capable of reaching indoor lengths of 6 to 10 feet with a moderate growth rate.
Bloom season
Non-flowering
Propagation
Easily propagated through stem cuttings placed in water or directly into moist potting mix, ideally during the spring or summer months.
Common pests & issues
Prone to root rot if overwatered or kept in poorly draining soil. Common indoor pests include mealybugs, scale, and spider mites, which can be managed with insecticidal soap.
Similar species
Easily confused with other Epipremnum aureum cultivars like 'Golden Pothos' or 'Marble Queen', but distinguished by its solid, uniform dark green leaves entirely lacking variegation.