Neon Pothos
Epipremnum aureum 'Neon'
A trailing vine featuring vibrant, chartreuse to neon-green heart-shaped leaves with a glossy texture.
- Light
- Bright, indirect light for 6 to 8 hours daily; tolerates lower light conditions but the bright foliage color may fade.
- Water
- Water thoroughly every 1 to 2 weeks, ensuring the potting medium dries out between waterings to prevent root rot.
- Growth
- Evergreen climbing or trailing vine with a fast growth rate, capable of reaching indoor lengths of 6 to 10 feet.
Care instructions
Provide bright, indirect light and allow the top few inches of soil to dry completely between waterings. Use a well-draining potting mix and apply a balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during the active growing season.
Growing details
Sunlight
Bright, indirect light for 6 to 8 hours daily; tolerates lower light conditions but the bright foliage color may fade.
Watering
Water thoroughly every 1 to 2 weeks, ensuring the potting medium dries out between waterings to prevent root rot.
Soil
Well-draining, peat-based potting mix with a slightly acidic to neutral pH range of 6.1 to 6.5.
Hardiness zone
USDA Zones 10 to 12 when grown outdoors; primarily cultivated as an indoor houseplant in colder regions.
Growth habit
Evergreen climbing or trailing vine with a fast growth rate, capable of reaching indoor lengths of 6 to 10 feet.
Bloom season
Non-flowering in typical indoor growing conditions.
Propagation
Easily propagated through stem cuttings placed in water or directly into moist potting mix, ideally during spring or summer.
Common pests & issues
Susceptible to mealybugs, scale, and root rot caused by overwatering.
Similar species
Heartleaf Philodendron (Philodendron hederaceum), distinguished by its thinner leaf texture and different petiole sheath structures.