The botanical name of Money Plant is Epipremnum aureum. Green Money Plant has large, glossy, green heart-shaped leaves that can brighten any indoor space. Money plant is the ideal plant for offices, shopping centers, hotels and other public areas as they are easy to maintain in low light and are efficient at removing indoor pollutants.NASA places this plant among the top 3 houseplants which are great for removing formaldehyde and carbon monoxide and increasing general indoor air quality.
Plant Specifications
Common Name
Pothos, Devils Ivy and Silver Vine.
Maximum Reachable Height
Up to 20 meters
Flower Colour
Greenish-colored spathe.
Bloom Time
Rarely blooms.
Difficulty Level
Easy.
Planting And Care
Sunlight
Natural indirect / artificial bright light is ideal for money plant growth.
Soil
The soil should be well drained and fertile, rich in organic content.
Watering
Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
Apply 1 cup (Approx. 50 ml) water when the top soil (1-2 inch) in pot feels dry to touch.
Apply water probably in the morning or evening time.
Do not overwater the plant.
As a rule of thumb, water the plant thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.
Application of Fertilizer
Before application of fertilizer loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture.
During the main growing season (Feb-May, July-Sept.) feed the plant with organic fertilizer once a month.
Apply water immediately after application of fertilizer.
Plant Protection
Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and discard them away from the plants.
For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.
Don’ts
Do not over water the plant especially when pot does not have drainage holes.
keep away from the AC Vents.
Money Plant Care
Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location:
Keep the plant in Natural indirect /Artificial bright Light.
Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
apply 1 cup (Approx. 50 ml) water when top soil (1-2 inches) feels dry to touch.
Do not re-pot for min. 2 weeks after receiving it.
Key requirements to keep plant healthy:
Sunlight
Natural indirect /artificial bright light.
Watering
Apply 1 cup (Approx. 50 ml) water when the topsoil (1-2 inch) in pot feels dry to touch.
Soil
Soil should be well-drained and fertile, rich in organic content.
Temperature
15 to 30 degree Celsius
Fertilizer
Apply organic fertilizer once a month.
Money Plant Special Feature
Excellent air purifier plant according to NASA.
Money Plant Uses
Ornamental Use:
It makes an excellent container or house plant
It can also be grown in hanging baskets
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