devil's ivy

Hardy climbing vine

Devil's ivy is a tropical vine with heart-shaped leaves, popular as a houseplant because it thrives in low light and tolerates neglect.

The name refers to its near-indestructibility—it stays green even in darkness.

Also called pothos or golden pothos.

The devil's ivy in my office hasn't been watered in weeks and it's still alive.

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indestructible · green · green thumb · heart · climb · jungle vibes · propagation · leaf · feng shui · variegation · resilience · trailing · aerial roots · pruning · hydroponics · superstition · growth · adaptability

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plant hardiness/care requirements

devil's ivymaidenhair fern

Delicate foliage plant

fiddle leaf fig · Boston fern · calathea · orchid · croton

botanical classification vs. common naming

devil's ivyEnglish ivy

Woody climbing evergreen vine

common ivy

plant toxicity

devil's ivyspider plant

Arching-leafed indoor foliage

Boston fern · African violet · prayer plant · baby tears · herbs

Family

devil, devils, devilish, devilry, deviled, ivy

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G