Upcoming Events: Tissue Culture Workshop August 29 @ 11 am / Macramé Air Plant Holder Class Sunday Sept. 13th @ 3 pm / Moss Art Thursday Sept. 24th @ 6pm / Moss Art Thursday Oct. 1st @ 6 pm
Hawaiian Pothos Big Leaf is a bold tropical vine prized for its extra-large, glossy green leaves splashed and marbled with golden-yellow variegation. When allowed to climb and mature, the leaves can become dramatically larger than those of a typical tabletop pothos and may eventually develop natural splits or fenestrations. Its vigorous growth and oversized foliage make it an excellent choice for moss poles, large trellises, and tropical statement displays.
The plant commonly sold as Hawaiian Pothos, Giant Hawaiian Pothos, or Big Leaf Hawaiian Pothos is generally a large, mature form of Epipremnum aureum, the same species commonly known as Golden Pothos. “Hawaiian” is primarily a horticultural trade name rather than a separate botanical species. The impressive leaf size develops when the plant is given strong light, warmth, and especially a vertical surface to climb.
Hawaiian Pothos does best in bright, indirect light. It can tolerate medium light, but brighter conditions help maintain its golden variegation and encourage stronger growth. Avoid prolonged harsh afternoon sunlight, which can scorch the foliage.
Water when the top inch or two of soil feels dry, then water thoroughly and allow excess water to drain. Hawaiian Pothos is relatively forgiving of an occasional missed watering, but consistently saturated soil can lead to root rot.
Use a well-draining, chunky potting mix in a container with drainage. A mixture containing quality houseplant soil or coco coir, orchid bark, and perlite or pumice works well. The roots appreciate some moisture retention combined with plenty of airflow.
Hawaiian Pothos prefers warm temperatures and moderate to high humidity. It adapts well to average household humidity, but additional humidity can support larger, healthier foliage. Protect it from prolonged cold temperatures and cold drafts.
This plant has a vigorous climbing growth habit. For the largest possible leaves, provide a sturdy moss pole, plank, tree-like support, or other vertical structure that allows its aerial roots to attach as it climbs. Plants allowed to trail will usually maintain considerably smaller leaves. Mature climbing plants can produce dramatically oversized foliage and may eventually develop splits or fenestrations.
Hawaiian Pothos is toxic to cats and dogs if ingested. Like other Epipremnum, it contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals that can cause irritation of the mouth, tongue, and lips, along with drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing. Keep it out of reach of pets and small children.
Upcoming Events: Tissue Culture Workshop August 29 @ 11 am / Macramé Air Plant Holder Class Sunday Sept. 13th @ 3 pm / Moss Art Thursday Sept. 24th @ 6pm / Moss Art Thursday Oct. 1st @ 6 pm
