Neon Pothos
Epipremnum aureum 'Neon' · Araceae
- Light
- Medium to bright-indirect
- Water
- Moderate
- Humidity
- Average
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Pet-safe
- No
- Propagation
- Stem Cuttings
Common problems: Root RotSpider MitesMealybugsScale InsectsFungus Gnats
Quick facts
- Light: Medium to bright indirect · Water: When top 1-2 inches dry
- Difficulty: Easy
- Pet-safe: No
Description
A chartreuse-green pothos cultivar with bright, almost glowing leaves. New leaves are especially vivid; older leaves may deepen slightly.
Care
- Light: Bright indirect keeps the neon color strong. Low light makes it dull and leggy.
- Water: Let the top 1-2 inches dry before watering.
- Soil & potting: Airy houseplant/aroid mix with drainage.
- Humidity & temperature: Average humidity is fine.
- Feeding: Light feeding spring-summer.
- Repotting / propagation: Prune to keep full and pot cuttings back into the same planter.
Propagation
From stem cuttings with nodes. Root in water or soil, then pot several cuttings together for a fuller plant. See Propagation Basics.
Toxicity
Toxic to cats and dogs due to insoluble calcium oxalates. Source: ASPCA Pothos.
Common ailments, afflictions & pests
Click any item for how to identify and treat it.
- Root Rot — yellowing plus mushy vines from wet soil.
- Spider Mites — stippling on bright leaves.
- Mealybugs — white cotton at nodes.
- Scale Insects — brown bumps on vines.
- Fungus Gnats — chronic wet mix.
See also: Diagnose a Problem.