Bountiful Gardens

The Versatile Vine: Epipremnum aureum

Devil’s Ivy is a tropical "liana" (climbing vine) native to the Solomon Islands. In the wild, it climbs trees with aerial roots, but in the home, it is famous for its heart-shaped leaves that can trail several feet off a shelf or wrap around a room.

Suggested Placement in the Home

• The Top Shelf: Let the vines cascade down for a "living curtain" effect.

• The Bathroom: It loves the high humidity from your shower, and even a windowless bathroom with a fluorescent light can usually sustain it.

• A "Living Wall": You can pin the vines to your wall using small clear clips to create a custom botanical mural.

Care & Maintenance

• Pruning for Thickness: If the vines get too long and "leggy" (with lots of stem but few leaves), don't be afraid to snip them. This encourages the plant to branch out from the base.

• Leaf Cleaning: The large leaves are dust magnets. Wipe them down once a month with a damp cloth to keep the plant's "solar panels" working efficiently.

• Training: If you want larger leaves, give the plant a moss pole to climb. When Pothos grows upward, its leaves naturally grow larger!

The Essential Tip for Beginners

The "Infinite Plant" Trick: Devil's Ivy is the easiest plant in the world to propagate. If you have a vine that is getting too long, snip it off, ensure there is at least one "node" (the little brown bump where a leaf meets the stem), and put it in a glass of water. In two weeks, you'll have roots and a brand-new plant to give to a friend!