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Hawaiian Pothos is a bold tropical vine prized for its large, glossy green leaves splashed and marbled with golden-yellow variegation. Compared with the smaller leaves commonly seen on standard Golden Pothos grown as trailing houseplants, Hawaiian Pothos is typically sold for its larger, more mature-looking foliage and vigorous growth. When given the opportunity to climb, the leaves can become increasingly impressive and may eventually develop splits or fenestrations.
Hawaiian Pothos is generally a large-leaved or mature form of Epipremnum aureum, the same species commonly known as Golden Pothos or Devil’s Ivy. Names such as Hawaiian Pothos, Giant Hawaiian Pothos, and Big Leaf Hawaiian Pothos are commonly used in the plant trade but do not represent a separate botanical species. Its dramatic leaf size is strongly influenced by maturity, growing conditions, and whether the plant is allowed to climb.
Hawaiian Pothos does best in medium to bright, indirect light. Brighter filtered light encourages vigorous growth and helps maintain its golden variegation. It can tolerate lower-light conditions, but growth may become slower and the leaves may develop less variegation. Avoid prolonged harsh direct 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 if allowed to become slightly dry between waterings but should not remain in consistently soggy or waterlogged soil.
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. This provides enough moisture retention for vigorous growth while maintaining airflow around the roots.
Hawaiian Pothos prefers warm temperatures and moderate to high humidity. It adapts well to average household humidity, although additional humidity can encourage lush growth and larger foliage. Protect it from prolonged cold temperatures and cold drafts.
This plant has a vigorous climbing and vining growth habit. It can be grown as a trailing plant, but providing a moss pole, plank, tree-like support, or other vertical surface allows the aerial roots to attach and encourages progressively larger leaves. Mature climbing growth can look dramatically different from the smaller juvenile foliage typically associated with Pothos.
Hawaiian Pothos is toxic to cats and dogs if ingested. Like other Epipremnum aureum varieties, 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 : Halloween Terrarium Workshop Tuesday Oct. 13 @ 6 pm / Garden Stone Painting Night Tuesday Oct. 20 @ 6 pm / Dried Floral Book Workshop Thursday Oct 29 @ 6 pm / Moss Art Sunday Nov. 1 @ 2 pm
