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Botanical Name: Epiperium aureum | Pothos aureus| Scindapsus aureus Money Plants are also called as Golden Pothos.
It is also called devil's vine or devil's ivy because it
is almost impossible to kill and it stays green even when kept in the dark.
Money Plants is a vine with a heart shaped leaves which can also grow in
adverse conditions with less light. It is often used in decorative displays
in shopping centers, offices, and other public locations largely because it
requires little care and is also attractively leafy |
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Description |
Money Plants are also called as Golden Pothos. It is
also called devil's vine or devil's ivy because it is
almost impossible to kill and it stays green even when kept in the dark.
Money Plants is a vine with a heart shaped leaves which can grow up to 20m
tall, with the stems growing up to 4cm in diameter, as it climbs by means of
aerial roots that adhere to the surfaces. It is often used in decorative
displays in shopping centers, offices, and other public locations largely
because it requires little care and is also attractively leafy |
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Scientific
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Epiperium aureum | Pothos aureus| Rhaphidophora aurea|
Scindapsus aureus |
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Origin: |
Society Islands of French Polynesia and also found in tropical
and sub-tropical regions across the world |
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Type/Plant
family: |
Evergreen vine \ Araceae |
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Purifying properties: |
Eliminates benzene, formaldehyde, xylene and toluene |
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Benefits |
Some of the benefits include; purifying the air, it is
believed to be a Feng shui / Vastu plant which bring Financial prosperity and
luck |
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Toxicity |
Toxic to Cats & Dogs |
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Caring Instruction |
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Best placements: |
Under indirect sunlight |
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Sunlight: |
Loves humidity, so less sunlight |
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Soil: |
Quick-draining potting mix ; Some varieties of money plant can also be
placed in water instead of soil |
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Water: |
Average |
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Temperature: |
Between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit |
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Fertilizer: |
Fertilize once a month, with liquid plant food at half strength |
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