Epipremnum obtusum Plant Care
Epipremnum obtusum Engl. & K.Krause
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Epipremnum obtusum is a species of flowering plant belonging to the genus Epipremnum and the family Araceae. It was first described by Adolf Engler and Kurt Krause.
Bright indirect to low light
At a glance
How do you care for Epipremnum obtusum?
Epipremnum obtusum grows best in bright indirect to low light. It is reported as toxic to pets, so keep it out of reach of pets.
What Is the Epipremnum obtusum?
Epipremnum obtusum (Epipremnum obtusum) belongs to the Araceae family within the Epipremnum genus.
Epipremnum obtusum displays a trailing vine growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Epipremnum obtusum produces rarely flowers indoors, small white spathes.
What Light Does the Epipremnum obtusum Need?
Epipremnum obtusum thrives in bright indirect to low light. Avoid placing Epipremnum obtusum in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect to low light
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Epipremnum obtusum?
Well-draining potting mix with added perlite for aeration. Good drainage is essential for Epipremnum obtusum to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Epipremnum obtusum?
Repot every 1-2 years in spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Epipremnum obtusum?
Epipremnum obtusum can be propagated through stem cuttings, air layering. Similar propagation techniques also apply to pothos plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Epipremnum obtusum Toxic to Pets and Children?
Toxic (caution)
Reported as toxic in our plant data. Not verified by the ASPCA.
Toxic to humans and pets if ingested
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Epipremnum obtusum?
Epipremnum obtusum is susceptible to spider mites, mealybugs, scale insects. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
Keep exploring plants
Epipremnum obtusum is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Epipremnum genus — compare its care with other Epipremnum species on PlantoScan.
Epipremnum is part of the Araceae plant family — browse all Araceae genera and species.
Epipremnum obtusum copes with lower light than most plants — browse the full list of low-light plants.
More Epipremnum Species
Other Epipremnum species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Epipremnum obtusum Engl. & K.Krause, family Araceae (first published in Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 54: 82 (1916)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Epipremnum obtusum is reported as toxic to pets in our plant data (not verified by the ASPCA), so treat it with caution. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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