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How to Grow and Care for Tongavines

Tongavines, also known as Devil's ivies

Tongavines is a low-maintenance plant suitable for beginners. It thrives in indirect light and needs moderate watering, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. Special care points include ensuring good drainage to prevent root rot and wiping leaves occasionally to remove dust, promoting better photosynthesis.

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Watering schedule: Every week

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Sunlight Requirements: Full shade

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Planting and Growing Tongavines

Care DifficultyEasy
LifespanPerennial
Watering ScheduleEvery week
Sunlight RequirementsFull shade
Soil TypePotting Mix, Garden Soil
Soil pH6-7
Hardiness Zones
9-13
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Types of Tongavines
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Golden pothos

The golden pothos (Epipremnum aureum) is a popular houseplant that is commonly seen in Australia, Asia, and the West Indies. It goes by many nicknames, including "devil's ivy", because it is so hard to kill and can even grow in low light conditions. Golden pothos has poisonous sap, so it should be kept away from pets and children.

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Centipede tongavine

Centipede tongavine (Epipremnum pinnatum) is a plant species native to the Philippines. Centipede tongavine is also called the dragon-tail plant . This species is often planted for ornamental purposes and cultivated in planters. This species is called tibatib in the Philippines. It has become naturalized in the West Indies.

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Jade pothos

Jade pothos(Epipremnum aureum 'Jade') is a rare hybrid that has plainer leaves than its parent's two-colored yellow and green leaves. But these glossy evergreen leaves are a lovely shade of jade green, explaining the plant's name and its significant ornamental appeal. This is a common houseplant that is very simple to propagate and requires little care to flourish

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Manjula Pothos

Manjula Pothos is an artificial cultivar of the popular pothos plant whose leaves feature more white than green. The large amount of variegation slows the plant's growth, but makes it popular with growers who want extra color in their houseplants. Manjula Pothos was developed in India where the word 'manjula' means 'lovely' or 'beautiful.'

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Golden pothos 'Neon'

A plant so flashy it almost looks fake! The "neon" golden pothos 'Neon' was bred for its super-bright, chartreuse leaves, which can easily catch your eye even in a dimly lit room. Unlike other popular cultivars, the golden pothos 'Neon'' leaves are mostly without a pattern. While most Pothos don't require much sunlight, this variety is particularly shade-tolerant, making it a great fit for rooms that don't get much natural light.

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