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Variegated-philodendron (Epipremnum pinnatum) Care Guide
Care guide for Variegated-philodendron: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.
📷 Chen Jia Hong · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist
⚠️ Variegated-philodendron is toxic to pets — see the toxicity page.
Care at a glance
LightBright, indirect light (near a sheer-curtained window).
WaterWater roughly every 7 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings. Drought-sensitive — don't let it dry out completely.
HumidityHigh humidity (55-75%): mist or use a humidity tray.
TemperatureWarm and humid: 18-27 °C (65-80 °F); keep away from frost and cold drafts.
SoilWell-draining mix, slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0-7.0).
Growthfast growth. Mature height ~2.4 m (8.0 ft).
Origin
Native to: Andaman Is., Assam, Bangladesh, Bismarck Archipelago, Borneo, Cambodia.
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