DRAGON TAIL PLANT

Scientific Name: Epipremnum pinnatum (L.) Engl

Common Names: Dragon Tail Plant

Description:

• Epipremnum pinnatum is a climbing vine native to tropical forests of Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands. It’s known for its attractive foliage and ability to thrive in various lighting conditions.

Size: As a houseplant, it can reach lengths of 6-10 feet (1.8-3 meters) or more if allowed to climb.

Leaves: Juvenile leaves are heart-shaped or oval, while mature leaves develop a distinctive, elongated, and lobed form, resembling a “tail” and contributing to the “Dragon Tail” name.

Stem: The plant has a slender, vining stem that can climb using aerial roots that attach to surfaces.

Uses: Popular due to its:

• Attractive foliage with interesting leaf shapes.
• Ability to tolerate lower light conditions.
• Relatively easy care requirements (moderate watering and well-draining soil).