Species Name: Epipremnum amplissimum

Common name(s): Silver Leaf,  Devil’s Ivy

Defining Characteristics: 

• Narrow spear-shaped leaves with a silver-green hue
• Easy to grow climbing vine
• Shimmering leaves can reach up tp 30cm in length

Recommended Pot Size: Medium - Large

Josh’s Frogs offers a wide variety of glass terrariums, container garden soils, drainage layers, and other supplies for all of your indoor gardening needs.

Temperature requirement: 70-90°F

Humidity: Dry (0-30%)   Moderate (30-70%)   Humid (70-100%)

Watering frequency: Low water needs. Water once the top inch of soil becomes dry. 

Lighting:  Full Shade    Partial Shade    Full Sun

Soil type: Well-draining potting soil or a prepared soil mixture such as Josh's Frogs Potting Soil mix offered Here. 

Growth rate: Moderate

Height: up to 50’ in the wild; indoors it reaches up to 5-10’  

Origin: New Guinea and Northern Australia

Regional locality: Near swampy areas or permanent springs  

USDA Hardiness Zone: 10 -11

Suggested Vivarium/ Animal Terrarium Use:

Care Notes: Be cautious not to overwater Pothos plants as they are easily susceptible to root rot. 

*Devil’s Ivy, Epipremnum spp., are toxic to both humans and pets as all parts of the plant contain calcium oxalate crystals. We deem this plant safe for use with the above animals, but the more risk-averse may wish to avoid it. For more information please visits the ASPCA list of Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants

Shipping Notes: 

As a good practice, Josh's Frogs recommends washing all plants thoroughly removing as much soil as possible with dechlorinated water before placing them in their final home. Live plants may vary in color, size, and appearance.

The plant pictured is in a 4" pot.