Lemon Meringue Pothos is an eye-catching new variety of Epipremnum aureum discovered here at Costa Farms. It's distinct from other varieties because the green leaves are irregularly variegated in bright golden yellow. We've spent the last few years testing it for stability and building up stock.
You'll find it grows similarly to other Pothos varieties, making it one of the easier houseplants you can grow. It makes for a beautiful display on a bright desk or tabletop. You can grow it in a hanging basket and watch the stems trail elegantly. Or, grow it on a moss pole or totem, creating vertical visual interest in your home. Note: If you grow it vertically, and in warm, bright conditions, the leaves will grow much larger.
This variety was found as a sport (mutation) on Global Green Pothos. Because Lemon Meringue is under patent protection USPP34,521, we're obliged to tell you propagation is prohibited. Learn more about plant patents.
Lemon Meringue Pothos
Water: Water this Pothos variety as the top couple of inches of the potting mix dries to the touch. It holds up fairly well to dry conditions, but the leaves will develop brown, crispy edges if it's allowed to dry too much. If it stays too wet for extended periods, you may see the leaves begin to go yellow and drop off prematurely. If you're in doubt about whether your Lemon Meringue Pothos needs water, it's usually best to wait. It survives underwatering better than frequent overwatering.
Light: It grows best -- and fastest -- in a medium to bright spot. We recommend keeping it within 3 to 4 feet of an unobstructed east- or west-facing window, or anyplace it casts a medium to strong shadow much of the day. Don't have a lot of natural light? No problem -- it grows just as well under plant lights as it does near a window.
