While young leaves of this Epipremnum initially still appear conventionally pointed-oval after new growth, as they mature they develop their distinctive leaf shape with the strikingly elongated leaf tip, which has given the plant the nickname Skeleton Key. As a typical climber, it is happy to have climbing aids to crawl up.
The product photos show examples of the plant. You will receive a specimen that corresponds in size, shape and coloring to the product photos.
- Delivery: in a 6 cm pot
- Growth type: climbing
- Origin: Rainforests of Southeast Asia
- Other names: Ivy, Centipede Tongavine, Dragontail Plant, Pothos, Devil's Ivy
Ben's tips on plant care:
- Location/Light Requirements: partial shade to light, avoid direct sunlight.
- Substrate: Ben's Babyplant Soil, Special Soil, later Ben's Philodendron & Monstera Soil, special soil
- Temperature: optimal at 27° C (day), 18° C (night)
- Watering: keep substrate moist and water when the top layer of substrate begins to dry, using lukewarm water with little lime, but avoid waterlogging. Water less in winter.
- Humidity: needs relatively high humidity, spray regularly (but leaves should be allowed to dry afterwards!).
- Nutrient addition: in spring/summer moderately every 2-4 weeks with diluted organ. Fertilize moderately with diluted organic fertilizer.
- Repot about every 2 years, when the soil is densely rooted.
