Epipremnum aureum 'Teruno Shangri-La'
Shangri-La Pothos
UK price
£5 to £25
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About Epipremnum aureum 'Teruno Shangri-La'
Shangri-La is one of the Japanese Terunoworld line of Epipremnum aureum mutations, distinguished entirely by leaf texture rather than colour: leaves are heavily curled and crinkled and never open flat, producing a dense, ruffled, almost sculptural mass of foliage. There's no variegation at all; the entire appeal is the tightly folded, three-dimensional leaf form, which is unlike almost anything else in the pothos world. It roots and grows similarly to standard aureum but the compact, curled growth habit makes it a slower spreader than the plain species.
Native range
Japanese Terunoworld mutation of Epipremnum aureum.
Classification
- Genus
- Epipremnum
- Family
- Araceae
- Type
- Sport
- Growth habit
- Trailing/climbing vine, compact
- Form of
- Epipremnum aureum
Morphology
- Leaf shape
- Heavily curled/crinkled, never opens flat
- Leaf length
- 6-10 cm
- Leaf width
- 4-7 cm
- Petiole colour
- Green
- Venation
- Obscured by curling
- Texture
- Dense, ruffled, three-dimensional
- Variegation
- N/A
- Growth habit
- Trailing/climbing, compact
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Before you buy
- Widely available and inexpensive; be cautious of collector-level pricing for the plain golden form
- Confirm whether the plant is trailing (small juvenile leaves) or climbing (larger, mature leaves) before buying, as the two look markedly different at a similar price
- For named variegated cultivars like 'Marble Queen' or 'N'Joy', confirm the pattern matches the specific named form rather than assuming any splashed-leaf pothos is interchangeable
- Check stem nodes are firm and undamaged; this is where roots and new growth emerge from cuttings
Epipremnum aureum 'Teruno Shangri-La' care
- Substrate
- A standard peat-free houseplant compost mixed with a quarter portion of perlite provides adequate drainage. This adaptable plant tolerates most general-purpose potting mixes provided they do not become waterlogged.
- Watering
- Allow the top half of the soil to dry completely before watering thoroughly. It is highly tolerant of irregular watering, though prolonged drought will cause the older leaves to yellow and drop.
- Humidity
- Average household humidity is perfectly sufficient. While it originates in rainforest environments, it shows no negative effects from typical dry indoor air.
- Feeding
- Feed monthly during the active growing season with a standard liquid houseplant fertiliser. Growth is fast, but excessive feeding is rarely necessary given its adaptable nature.
- Repotting
- Repot every 12–18 months, or when the root mass fills the current container. Size up the pot gradually to prevent the substrate from staying wet for too long.
Common problems
Loss of yellow variegation
Cause: Extended periods in very low light conditions
Fix: Move the plant to a brighter position with indirect light to encourage new variegated growth
Yellowing lower leaves
Cause: Overwatering or prolonged drought, often combined with poor drainage
Fix: Check the soil moisture and adjust watering frequency accordingly, ensuring the pot does not sit in water
Leggy growth with long internodes
Cause: Insufficient light causing the plant to stretch
Fix: Prune back the long vines to encourage branching and move to a location with better ambient light
Gear for this plant
- Coir Moss Pole, 120cm (4-Pack)Coco coir totem for climbing aroids to root into as they grow upward.
How to propagate Epipremnum aureum 'Teruno Shangri-La'
- Methods
- Stem cutting in water, Stem cutting in soil
- Difficulty
- Easy. Forgiving of missed waterings, average home humidity, and imperfect light. A solid pick for beginners or low-fuss collections.
- Time to establish
- 1–2 months
- True from cuttings
- Yes. Cuttings keep the cultivar's character.
- Notes
- Propagation is straightforward by taking stem cuttings with at least one node and placing them directly in water or moist soil. Aerial roots will quickly develop into a functional root system. Once roots are a few centimetres long, water-rooted cuttings can be transplanted into standard potting mix.