Everything about Epipremnum Aureum (or dragon ivy)
Origin and characteristics
The Epipremnum Aureum, also known as dragon ivy, originates from Southeast Asia. In the wild, this plant mainly grows open along trees, with leaves that can reach impressive dimensions of up to 90 cm. However, in our living rooms, this plant is mainly known as a hanging plant, with leaves that are usually somewhat smaller, about 10 cm in size.
Air purifying properties
One of the most striking features of the Epipremnum Aureum is its ability to purify the air. Through the numerous stomata on its leaves, this plant purifies harmful substances (including carbon) from the air and converts them into food for itself. This makes the Epipremnum Aureum not only a beautiful addition to the interior, but also a functional asset for a healthier living space.
Care tips
The Epipremnum Aureum is known as one of the easiest plants to maintain. Place the plant preferably in a light spot, but avoid direct sunlight. It is important to keep the soil slightly moist. This plant thrives as a climber and can be guided upwards with the help of a moss stick , but is also perfectly suited as a hanging plant.
Care instructions
Light : indirect sunlight.
Watering : Once a week, ensure slightly moist soil.
Nutrition: giving some extra nutrition once a month in spring and summer can ensure extra growth.
Repotting: We recommend repotting every 1.5 years so that it never runs out of nutrients.
Poisonous: Unfortunately, this plant is slightly poisonous. So keep it away from pets and/or small children.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How often should I water my Epipremnum Aureum?
It is recommended to water the plant once a week, keeping the soil slightly moist.
2. How much light does the Epipremnum Aureum need?
The Epipremnum Aureum thrives in indirect sunlight, but avoid direct sunlight to prevent leaf burn.
3. Can I grow my Epipremnum Aureum as a climbing plant?
Yes, the Epipremnum Aureum is a vigorous climber and can be trained upwards using a moss pole, resulting in beautiful vertical growth.
We always ship our plants well packaged and safely. We do not ship on cold days and we also try not to ship during the weekends. This way plants are always in suboptimal conditions for a minimum time.
