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Pothos São Paulo is a distinctive variegated Pothos prized for its heart-shaped foliage patterned with multiple shades of green, lime, yellow-green, and cream. The layered coloration can create streaks, marbling, and irregular patches across each leaf, giving the plant a bright, textured appearance. Like other Pothos, it is a vigorous vine that works well trailing from a shelf or hanging basket or climbing vertically on a support.
The plant is commonly sold as Epipremnum aureum ‘São Paulo’ or Pothos São Paulo. It is a cultivated form of Epipremnum aureum rather than a separate Pothos species. São Paulo is primarily circulated under its horticultural or trade name, and individual plants can show noticeable variation in their patterning and amount of lighter coloration.
Pothos São Paulo does best in medium to bright, indirect light. Brighter filtered light generally helps maintain its multicolored variegation and encourages compact growth. It can tolerate lower-light conditions, but new leaves may become greener and growth may become less dense. Avoid prolonged harsh direct sunlight, which can scorch the lighter portions of the foliage.
Water when the top inch or two of soil feels dry, then water thoroughly and allow excess water to drain. Pothos São Paulo is relatively forgiving of occasional dryness but should not remain in consistently wet 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.
Pothos São Paulo prefers warm temperatures and moderate to high humidity. It adapts well to average household humidity, although additional humidity can encourage lush growth and help new leaves develop smoothly.
This plant has a vigorous climbing and trailing growth habit. It can cascade from a hanging basket or shelf, but providing a moss pole, plank, or other vertical support can encourage progressively larger foliage as the plant matures. Pruning longer vines encourages branching and helps maintain a fuller appearance. Because São Paulo is grown for its distinctive coloration, persistent all-green growth can be pruned back if maintaining the variegated appearance is desired.
Pothos São Paulo is toxic to cats and dogs if ingested. Like other Epipremnum aureum cultivars, 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.
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