Neon Pothos
Epipremnum aureum 'Neon'
A popular tropical vine featuring heart-shaped leaves with a vibrant, luminous chartreuse or neon green coloration.
- Light
- Bright, indirect light for 6 to 8 hours per day; avoids direct sun which can scorch the leaves.
- Water
- Allow the soil to dry out partially between waterings. Water thoroughly until it drains out the bottom. Tolerates occasional underwatering.
- Growth
- Trailing or climbing evergreen perennial vine, growing indoors to lengths of 6 to 10 feet with a moderate growth rate.
Care instructions
Provide bright, indirect sunlight, water when the top two inches of soil are dry, use well-draining potting mix, and feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during the growing season.
Growing details
Sunlight
Bright, indirect light for 6 to 8 hours per day; avoids direct sun which can scorch the leaves.
Watering
Allow the soil to dry out partially between waterings. Water thoroughly until it drains out the bottom. Tolerates occasional underwatering.
Soil
Well-draining, peat-based potting mix with a slightly acidic to neutral pH between 6.1 and 6.5.
Hardiness zone
USDA zones 10 to 12 when grown outdoors; typically kept as a houseplant in cooler zones.
Growth habit
Trailing or climbing evergreen perennial vine, growing indoors to lengths of 6 to 10 feet with a moderate growth rate.
Bloom season
Non-flowering in indoor settings; matures into climbing vines with small spathe flowers only in tropical outdoor habitats.
Propagation
Propagated easily through stem cuttings placed in water or directly in moist potting soil, ensuring each cutting includes at least one node.
Common pests & issues
Prone to root rot if overwatered. Common pests include mealybugs, scale, and spider mites, treated with insecticidal soap or neem oil.
Similar species
Heartleaf Philodendron (Philodendron hederaceum), which can be distinguished by its petiole structure and matte leaf texture compared to the glossy neon foliage.