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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Climber, Epiphyte |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin - cultivar registered in 2007 |
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| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Variegated trailing root climber with a compact form |
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| Foliage | Leaves cordate. Base color dark glossy green, with large splashes/ blotches of cream- white variegation. |
| Similar | Resembles the parent clone Epipremnum 'Marble Queen' (an Epipremnum aureum cultivar) in having leaves with cream/ white variegation. Differs from the above clone in the leaf shape, variegation (large blotches of color instead of streaks) and in having a more compact form. |
| Taxonomy | Note: While registering the patent of this plant, the classification given by the registrants was listed as "Epipremnum pinnatum 'NJoy'". However, the patent also stated that the plants were progeny of the clone 'Marble Queen'. Epipremnum 'Marble Queen' is a cultivar of Epipremnum aureum, and not E pinnatum, hence Epipremnum 'N-Joy' is recognized as a cultivar of E aureum and not E pinnatum as specified by the patent registrants. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
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| Landscape Uses | Vertical Greenery / Green Wall, Skyrise / Balcony, Container Planting, Suitable for Hanging Baskets, Terrarium |
| Usage Hazard - Cons | Irritant - Sap |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Lots of Water, Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils, Low Humidity / Aircon, Easy to Grow |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Cream / Off-White, Green, White |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
Non - Foliar and Storage
| Stem Type & Modification | Herbaceous |
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| Root Type | Underground (Fibrous Root), Aboveground (Aerial Root) |
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Others
| Master ID | 30677 |
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| Species ID | 4986 |
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