How to Care for Epipremnum pinnatum (Dragon Tail Plant)

Korean name: 에피프레넘 피나텀

Epipremnum pinnatum is a leafy plant with long, pointed leaves. It grows as a vine and is easy to care for indoors, also helping to purify the air. It is suitable for beginners due to its simple maintenance.

Key facts

• Category: Foliage plant
• Family: Araceae
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: indoors
• Native to: Oceania
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Toxic, so keep it well away from pets and children.
• Air purifying: Helps clean indoor air.
• Traits: beginner-friendly, vining, air-purifying, houseplant
• Also known as: Dragon Tail Plant, Centipede Tongavine

Care Guide

• Light: Prefers indirect light and avoids direct sunlight.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil dries out.
• Soil: Use well-draining soil.
• Humidity: Likes moderate to high humidity.
• Temperature: 18~27°C
• Fertilizer: Apply liquid fertilizer once a month during spring and summer.

Common questions

How often should you water Epipremnum pinnatum?

Water thoroughly when the soil dries out. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Epipremnum pinnatum?

It likes Prefers indirect light and avoids direct sunlight.. You can grow it indoors. Use Use well-draining soil..

Is Epipremnum pinnatum safe around pets?

Toxic, so keep it well away from pets and children.

Is Epipremnum pinnatum good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 18~27°C. Humidity: Likes moderate to high humidity.. Fertilise Apply liquid fertilizer once a month during spring and summer..