Pothos (English name) Epipremnum aureum

Japanese: ポトス（英語表記）Epipremnum aureum

It is a climbing herb of the Araceae family, and is said to be native to the Solomon Islands, but there are many unknowns about it. It is one of the most widely distributed potted plants as an ornamental plant. It was once classified as a member of the Pothos genus , so it is sold under the name Pothos. The leaves are heart-shaped, with petioles, and alternate. They are deep green with light yellow irregular spots. When cultivated in a pot, the leaves are about 10-15 cm long, but when growing wild, they wrap around large trees and can grow to 30-40 cm. In addition to the 'Golden Pothos' with deep yellow spots, there are other varieties available, such as the 'Lime' with lime yellow leaves and the 'Marble Queen' with white spots. It is generally grown by wrapping it around staghorn fern or in a hanging pot. It is very shade-tolerant, making it suitable for indoor cultivation. It is suitable for high temperatures and humidity, and is relatively cold-resistant, overwintering at temperatures above 5°C. It can be easily propagated by cuttings.

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Japanese:

サトイモ科のつる性草本で，ソロモン諸島原産とされるが，不明な点が多い。観葉植物としては，最も大量に流通する鉢植えの1つ。かつてポトス属 Pothosに分類されていたため，ポトスの名で流通している。葉は心臓形で葉柄がつき，互生。深緑色で淡黄色の不規則な斑 (ふ) が入る。葉の大きさは鉢栽培下では長さ 10～15cm程度であるが，自生状態では大木などにからまり，30～40cmにもなる。黄色の斑が濃く入る`ゴールデンポトス'のほか，葉がライムイエローの`ライム'や，白い斑が入る`マーブルクイーン'などの品種が流通する。一般にはヘゴ材にからませたり，吊り鉢仕立てで栽培される。耐陰性が非常に強く，室内栽培に向く。高温多湿に適し，比較的耐寒性もあり，5℃以上で越冬する。挿木で容易にふやすことができる。

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