Cultivar guide · Epipremnum aureum 'Neon'
Neon Pothos
Solid bright chartreuse / neon-green heart-shaped leaves with no variegation. The newest leaves are nearly fluorescent yellow-green and darken slightly as they mature. No other pothos cultivar has this bright uniform color.
Family
Araceae
Classification
cultivar
Mature size
3–6 ft trailing; leaves 3–5 inches
Pet safety
toxic to cats and dogs
Care at a glance
- Light
- Bright indirect to medium light; brighter light = more saturated neon color
- Water
- Water when top 1–2 inches of soil are dry
- Humidity
- 40–50% (tolerates household humidity)
- Temperature
- 65–85°F (18–29°C)
How to tell it apart from look-alikes
Could be mistaken for Golden Pothos in low light (Golden Pothos has yellow streaks on green; Neon is uniformly chartreuse). Lime Pothos is sometimes sold under the Neon name — same look, same care.
Pet safety: Neon Pothos is toxic to cats and dogs per the ASPCA. Verify on ASPCA.
Botanical reference: NC State Extension — Epipremnum aureum
For full care of the parent species, see the Pothos care guide.
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