Plant Care Epipremnum 'Skeleton Key'

Epipremnum 'Skeleton Key'

Taxonomy

Epipremnum aureum 'Skeleton Key'
Epipremnum
Araceae
Alismatales

How to care for Epipremnum 'Skeleton Key'

💦 Water

How often to water your Epipremnum 'Skeleton Key'

Water needs for Epipremnum 'Skeleton Key'
0.5 cups
every 9

Epipremnum 'Skeleton Key' needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Epipremnum 'Skeleton Key'

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Epipremnum 'Skeleton Key' in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Epipremnum 'Skeleton Key': 6ft from a window
6ft or less from
a window

Epipremnum 'Skeleton Key' can tolerate being far from a window and light source.

Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Epipremnum 'Skeleton Key' in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Epipremnum 'Skeleton Key'

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Epipremnum 'Skeleton Key': repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Epipremnum 'Skeleton Key' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Epipremnum 'Skeleton Key' prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Epipremnum 'Skeleton Key' can tolerate being far from a window and light source. Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Epipremnum 'Skeleton Key' is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.


💨 Humidity

Epipremnum 'Skeleton Key' doesn’t require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.


🪴 Soil

Epipremnum 'Skeleton Key' does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

What Are Healthy Epipremnum 'Skeleton Key' Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Epipremnum 'Skeleton Key' should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!


❄️ Dormancy

It’s common for Epipremnum 'Skeleton Key' to go dormant in the wintertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.


🌎 Native Region

Epipremnum 'Skeleton Key' is native to tropical China through Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands.


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Epipremnum 'Skeleton Key' can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-12b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Epipremnum 'Skeleton Key', since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Epipremnum 'Skeleton Key'

Epipremnum 'Skeleton Key'

Epipremnum 'Skeleton Key'


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 6ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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