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Epipremnum 'neon' 12cm

Name: Epipremnum 'neon' 12cm
Brand: Greenleaf Garden Center
SKU: Epiprgolden12cm
Price: 7.4 EUR
Availability: InStock

€9,00

€7,40

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Climbing indoor plant · Araceae · Decorative foliage

Epipremnum aureum ‘Neon’

The plant that politely declined low-brightness mode

Family: Araceae · Pot diameter: 12 cm · Height: approx. 15 cm

Araceae
Chartreuse foliage
Climbing habit
Fast growth
Bright indirect light

Epipremnum aureum ‘Neon’ fills a space with almost electric yellow-green foliage, luminous from the young tip to mature heart-shaped blades.

Its clean single-colour palette works like a line of light among darker plants and holds interest without white variegation.

What makes it distinctive

Strong pigment, simple geometry and quick climbing movement turn Neon into a natural source of visual light.

Chartreuse across the blade

Yellow-green colour covers the leaf and becomes especially vivid in correct bright indirect light.

New leaves like flashes

Young growth often opens exceptionally bright and deepens slightly with maturity.

Contrast without pattern

Its impact comes not from spotting but from one clean, continuous field of colour.

Why you will love it: it adds instant brightness and strong design contrast while remaining one of the most cooperative climbing plants.

In your space Placement & plant pairings Where it looks its best and which plants complement it

In your space

Where it looks its best

Let it trail from a high shelf or guide it up a slim support near a bright window without hot sun. Matte white, charcoal, terracotta or deep-green planters keep the foliage in the leading role.

Plant pairings

Plants that set it off

Pair it with aroids of contrasting texture so its palette stands out within a coherent, easy-care composition.

Scindapsus pictus — silver spotting and similar climbing movement with a more velvety surface.
Philodendron hederaceum — calm heart-shaped foliage that builds layers without competing with the pattern.
Rhaphidophora tetrasperma — clean splits and an upright line that add architectural counterpoint.

Care at a glance

Light

Bright indirect light. Medium light is tolerated, but pattern and compact growth improve close to a bright window.

Water

Water when the top 2–4 cm dries, soaking evenly and allowing all excess water to escape.

Atmosphere

Keep at 18–28°C with average to moderate humidity and protection below 15°C.

Pets

Not pet-safe. Aroid tissues contain irritating insoluble calcium oxalate crystals.

Selected for this plant

Substrate & nutrition

Suitable substrateSybasoil Aroid Premium Mix 5ltView product

Complementary vitality supportHB-101 - Organic Plant VitalizerView product

Detailed careComplete care guideLight, watering, humidity, substrate and nutrition in detail

Light and variegation

Provide bright indirect light near an east-facing or filtered south-facing window. Deep shade reduces pace and contrast, while hot direct sun may fade or scorch the blades.

Watering cycle

Check the mix 2–4 cm down and water once that layer has dried. Wet the whole root ball and drain fully without leaving water in the decorative outer pot.

Humidity and clean leaves

Normal household humidity is sufficient, although stable moderate humidity helps new leaves open cleanly. Wipe dust gently rather than relying on repeated misting.

Temperature and growth

Keep it ideally at 18–28°C and away from cold draughts. Water use falls in lower light, so the winter watering rhythm should slow accordingly.

Substrate and support

Use a chunky, airy aroid mix in a pot with unrestricted drainage. It may trail or climb; on a support, mature leaves usually increase in size.

Nutrition and repotting

HB-101 is a plant biostimulant/vitalizer, not a complete NPK fertilizer. Use it as a complementary product at the label rate for gentle support after stress or repotting. It does not replace balanced base nutrition during active growth.

Botanical identityOrigin & taxonomic identityThe species, origin and cultivated selection

An accepted Araceae species

Epipremnum aureum is an accepted climbing species in the Araceae. ‘Neon’ is a cultivated selection, not a separate wild species.

Native origin

The documented native range of the species is Mo’orea in the Society Islands. Its present global distribution is largely the result of cultivation and introduction.

Many historical names, one accepted name

Older literature used combinations including Pothos aureus and Scindapsus aureus. The accepted modern name is Epipremnum aureum.

Greenleaf for Plant NerdsScientific details nobody asked forBotanical detail for anyone who likes to look beyond the surface

Aerial roots are climbing tools

Roots form at nodes to anchor the stem to a support and absorb moisture. They do not automatically mean the plant needs a larger pot.

Maturity changes geometry

With a stable support, good light and time, successive leaves can enlarge and develop more pronounced morphology than juvenile foliage.

Chartreuse tissue still photosynthesises

The luminous yellow-green colour reflects a different pigment balance, not a complete absence of chlorophyll. The leaves remain photosynthetically active.

Raphides explain the irritation

Araceae tissues contain microscopic calcium oxalate crystals. Chewing releases these raphides and causes immediate irritation.

Frequently asked questions

Practical answers about behaviour, common signs and correct care for this plant.

01 Why is Neon turning greener?

In lower light it often produces more chlorophyll and the shade deepens. Move it gradually into brighter indirect light and judge the next leaves.

02 When exactly should I water?

Check the top 2–4 cm and the pot's weight. If the upper layer is dry and the pot lighter, water deeply and drain; if it remains cool and moist, wait.

03 Does the pale colour mean it lacks nutrients?

Not by itself. Chartreuse is a cultivar trait. Suspect a nutrition problem only when it comes with weak growth, uneven chlorosis or root trouble.

04 Why are leaves turning yellow?

One old lower leaf can yellow naturally. Several at once, especially with constantly wet mix, call for a check of watering, drainage, light and roots.

05 Should it trail or climb a support?

Both forms are valid. Trailing creates long lines, while a stable support encourages upward growth and can produce larger, more mature leaves.

06 Is it safe around cats, dogs and young children?

Not for chewing or ingestion. Insoluble calcium oxalate crystals can cause oral pain, drooling and difficulty swallowing. Keep it out of reach and contact a vet or doctor if exposure occurs.

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Epipremnum 'neon' 12cm

Epipremnum 'neon' 12cm

Epipremnum aureum ‘Neon’

What makes it distinctive

Chartreuse across the blade

New leaves like flashes

Contrast without pattern

Where it looks its best

Plants that set it off

Care at a glance

Light

Water

Atmosphere

Pets

Substrate & nutrition

Light and variegation

Watering cycle

Humidity and clean leaves

Temperature and growth

Substrate and support

Nutrition and repotting

An accepted Araceae species

Native origin

Many historical names, one accepted name

Aerial roots are climbing tools

Maturity changes geometry

Chartreuse tissue still photosynthesises

Raphides explain the irritation

Frequently asked questions

Epipremnum 'neon' 12cm — Care & Tips

We take care of the packaging!

With specially designed boxes, we ensure that the plants will reach you intact, no matter what they encounter on the way!

All plants in 3L pots or larger are placed in individual boxes that secure the plant at the base of the pot, preventing it from tipping over.

The cardboard used for the boxes is specially made to provide resistance to potential impacts during transport.

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