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At a Glance
Light Bright indirect
Water Every 7 days
Humidity 60–80%
Temp. 18–28 °C
Habit Climber
Growth Fast
Care Moderate
Height 100–200 cm
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Epipremnum pinnatum 'Albo'
Variegated Epipremnum Pinnatum · Albo Pinnatum
(ep-ih-PREM-num pin-NAY-tum)
At a Glance
Light Bright indirect
Water Every 7 days
Humidity 60–80%
Temp. 18–28 °C
Habit Climber
Growth Fast
Care Moderate
Height 100–200 cm
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Origin & Habitat
Base species native to Tropical & Subtropical Asia to Pacific; variegated form has no wild native range
Botanical Notes
White-variegated horticultural/collector form of Epipremnum pinnatum. Base species accepted; exact clone/cultivar status not independently verified.
Care Guide
Provide bright, indirect light to maintain variegation—insufficient light reduces white markings. Water when the top 2–3 cm of soil feels dry; prefers consistently moist but not waterlogged conditions. Climbing habit benefits from moss pole or trellis support; mist regularly or use a pebble tray to maintain 60–80% humidity.
Feeding
Bi-weekly during growing season (spring–summer)
Common Problems
- Prone to root rot if overwatered or in poorly draining soil; spider mites and mealybugs in low humidity; variegation fades significantly in low light; yellow leaves from overly cold temperatures or inconsistent watering.
Notes & Curiosities
- The 'Albo' variegation can be unstable and revert to solid green; careful light management and pruning help preserve the white patches.
- Epipremnum pinnatum naturally climbs trees in its native rainforest habitat, using aerial roots to cling to bark.
- Unlike Epipremnum aureum (Pothos), E. pinnatum has distinctly pinnatifid (deeply lobed) mature leaves when mature growth develops.
⚠ Toxicity: toxic to pets, toxic to humans. Sap contains calcium oxalate crystals; can cause oral irritation, mouth pain, and swelling of lips and throat in pets and humans if ingested.
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Sources
POWO: Epipremnum pinnatum accepted|Trade/hobby label for albo variegated form