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Silver Streak Pothos
Epipremnum amplissimum
Vining aroids (pothos, philodendron, syngonium)Mood Meter: Go With the Flow
Also called: Epipremnum Amplissimum
How to identify it
Long narrow lance-shaped leaves climb closely against support; common cultivated forms may show silver streaking.
Growing characteristics
Growth habit: climbing.
Plant Mood Meter: Go With the Flow
Most climbing aroids are forgiving once given bright filtered light, an airy root zone, and room to climb.
Care guide
Light
Bright indirect light. Direct sun: Gentle morning or late-day sun can be tolerated after acclimation.
Water
Water after the upper portion begins drying; avoid keeping the root zone continuously wet.
Soil / substrate
Chunky, airy aroid mix with bark and mineral aeration.
Humidity
Average to moderate household humidity works well.
Support / growth
A vertical textured support encourages mature leaf size and form.
Problems Planticist can help with
UnderwateringOverwatering / poor aerationRoot rot / impaired rootsExcess light / sun scorchInsufficient light (etiolation)Normal lower-leaf senescenceLow-humidity stressPest damageFertilizer / mineral salt buildup
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