EPIAUR-PEA-20260724-AP-002
Epipremnum aureum 'Pearls and Jade'
Acquisition & provenance
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Acquired: Jul 25, 2026
Acquisition label: Pothos Pearls and Jade
Seller: Plantrums
Channel: Plantrums
Sources: Plantrums (Propagator)
Price: USD 5.16
Linked acquisition: cms3pd6xo000g13mpy7blxyeh
Identity
Epipremnum aureum 'Pearls and Jade'
Confidence: uncertain
Author citation: (Linden & André) G.S.Bunting
Status: ACTIVE
Type: ACQUIRED_PROPAGATION
Location: LOC-TGH-01 · Violet Greenhouse
Propagated: Jul 23, 2026
Stock: —
View lineage graphAliases
Pearls and Jade pothos · common name · probable
Pothos aureus · synonym · confirmed
devil's ivy · common name · confirmed
golden pothos · common name · confirmed
pothos · common name · confirmed
Current substrate
Unknown substrate
Substrate history (0)
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Plant Health Timeline
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Timeline status
Recently active
Health trend
Healthy
Age in collection
19 days
Last observation
Today
Last watering
Today
Last photo
No data
Last bloom
No data
Bloom cycles
0
Propagations produced
0
Unresolved issues
0
Watch items
0
Longest quiet period
4 days
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July 2026
August 2026
Quarantine
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Care
Last watering, open conditions, and recent care history.
Last watered
Aug 14, 2026
Next estimate
Aug 24, 2026
Open conditions
0
Recent care history
watered · Aug 14, 2026
pest check · Aug 13, 2026
propagation check · Aug 12, 2026
propagation check · Aug 9, 2026
watered · Aug 4, 2026
propagation check · Aug 4, 2026
propagation check · Jul 30, 2026
Husbandry
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Easy trailing houseplant; let the top layer dry, give bright filtered light, and prune to keep full.
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Full husbandry guide
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Quick summary
- Water
- Water when partly dry
- Light
- Bright indirect light
- Toxicity
- Toxic to pets
- Care notes
- Easy trailing houseplant; let the top layer dry, give bright filtered light, and prune to keep full.
Watering
- Cadence
- Typically every 7–14 days indoors, depending on light and pot size.
- Moisture level
- Keep lightly moist; allow the top 1–2 in (2.5–5 cm) to dry before watering again.
- Drought tolerance
- Moderate; wilts before severe damage but dislikes prolonged dry periods.
- Wet/dry cycle notes
- Water thoroughly, then drain completely; do not leave standing in water.
- Seasonal adjustments
- Reduce frequency in winter or low light; increase slightly in warm bright conditions.
Light
- Intensity
- Bright indirect light; tolerates medium light but variegation is better in brighter conditions.
- Duration
- About 10–14 hours of bright ambient light daily.
Temperature and hardiness
- USDA zone
- 10–12 outdoors; commonly grown as an indoor plant elsewhere.
- Cold tolerance
- Best kept above 55°F (13°C); growth slows and injury risk rises below this.
- Heat tolerance
- Handles typical indoor warmth well up to about 85°F (29°C) with adequate humidity.
- Frost sensitivity
- Frost-tender; avoid any freezing temperatures.
- Overwinter instructions
- Keep warm, away from cold windows and drafts; water less and avoid soggy media.
Humidity
- Range
- Average indoor humidity to about 40–60% preferred.
- Dry air tolerance
- Moderate; usually tolerates dry indoor air but leaf edges may crisp in very dry rooms.
- Misting notes
- Misting is optional and has limited benefit; better use a humidifier or pebble tray if needed.
Soil and medium
- Preferred medium
- Loose, airy, well-drained aroid mix.
- pH preference
- Slightly acidic to neutral, about pH 6.0–7.0.
- Drainage needs
- High drainage with good aeration.
- Growth substrate habit
- Epiphytic climber/trailer with aerial roots.
- Substrate recipe notes
- Use potting mix amended with bark, perlite, and/or coco chips to prevent compaction.
Fertilization
- Type
- CREATE_NEW_RECIPE
- Strength
- Light feeder; use about 1/4–1/2 strength balanced houseplant fertilizer.
- Frequency
- Every 4–6 weeks in active growth, or less if growth is slow.
- Seasonal schedule
- Feed spring through early fall; pause or greatly reduce in winter and low light.
- Micronutrient notes
- A complete fertilizer with micronutrients is helpful; watch for salt buildup and flush occasionally.
Repotting
- Interval
- Every 1–2 years, or when rootbound.
- Pot type
- Use a pot with drainage holes; one size up is usually enough.
- Root sensitivity
- Moderately root-tolerant but prefers minimal disturbance.
- Dormancy consideration
- Repot during active growth if possible; avoid heavy root work in cool, dark months.
- Division guidance
- Usually propagated by cuttings rather than division; separate only if multiple rooted stems are present.
Propagation
- Preferred methods
- Stem cuttings, node cuttings, water rooting, or direct-to-media rooting.
- Difficulty
- Easy.
- Expected success
- High with a healthy node and warm bright conditions.
- Optimal timing
- Spring to summer, or any time indoors with stable warmth and light.
- Rooting hormone notes
- Optional; not usually necessary for pothos cuttings.
- Tissue culture notes
- Possible in production, but not needed for home or collection use.
Pests and disease
- Common pests
- Spider mites, mealybugs, scale, thrips, and fungus gnats.
- Common diseases
- Root rot, bacterial leaf spot, and opportunistic fungal leaf issues.
- Treatment notes
- Remove damaged tissue, improve airflow and drainage, and treat pests with insecticidal soap or horticultural oil as needed.
- Susceptibility level
- Low to moderate; generally resilient but sensitive to overwatering and low light.
- Preventative practices
- Provide bright indirect light, avoid overwatering, inspect new plants, and keep foliage clean.
Toxicity
- Pets
- Toxic if ingested by cats and dogs; can cause oral irritation and GI upset.
- Humans
- May irritate skin and mouth if chewed or handled roughly.
- Sap irritant
- Sap may be a mild skin and eye irritant.
- Edible?
- Not edible; not for food use.
Dormancy and blooms
- Dormancy behavior
- No true dormancy; growth slows in cooler, darker months.
- Typical bloom season
- Rare indoors; flowering is uncommon in cultivation.
- Bloom duration
- If it blooms, the inflorescence is short-lived.
- Fragrance
- Usually not noticeable indoors.
- Rebloom tendency
- Very uncommon in typical home conditions.
- Bloom triggers
- Mature plants, bright warm conditions, and substantial climbing growth may encourage flowering.
- Pollinator notes
- Not usually relevant in indoor culture.
Growth habit
- Growth habit
- Trailing or climbing vine with heart-shaped variegated leaves.
Conservation and collection status
- Rarity
- Common in the houseplant trade; cultivar availability is widespread.
- Conservation status
- Not assessed here; widely cultivated and not generally considered rare in trade.
- Reference links
- https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn%3Alsid%3Aipni.org%3Anames%3A87014-1 ; https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/69223-Epipremnum-aureum ; https://www.gbif.org/taxon/6FWKS
- Protected species notes
- No special protection status assumed from the provided data.
- Collection restrictions
- Check local rules for plant import, quarantine, and biosecurity before moving live material.
- Import/export concerns
- May be subject to phytosanitary requirements; inspect for pests and soil restrictions.
- Invasiveness
- Can naturalize or become invasive in suitable tropical climates; do not release outdoors where risky.
- Native range notes
- Species is associated with tropical Southeast Asia in cultivation references; exact range details may vary by source.
Sport / mutation
Status: NONE
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Parents
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Children
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