Name: Epipremnum pinnatum (L.) Engl. ‘Variegata’
Synonyms: Epipremnum angustilobum; Epipremnum crassifolium; Epipremnum elegans
Etymology: The genus name Epipremnum is derived from Greek and refers to its epiphytic nature, i.e., growing on trunks. The epithet pinnatum means "pinnate" and refers to the deeply incised leaves of mature plants.
Original description: The species was published by Adolf Engler in 1908 under the name Epipremnum pinnatum.
Origin / Habitat: Tropical and subtropical Asia to the Pacific, in humid tropical forests. It grows as a vigorous climber and can reach great heights on trees.
Description & notes: Climbing aroid with heart-shaped juvenile leaves, which can be deeply incised in older plants; ‘Variegata’ denotes a variegated horticultural form. We cultivate it in bright to semi-shaded conditions, warm, with high humidity and good air circulation. We keep the substrate consistently slightly moist and avoid waterlogging. We keep it at about 18–28 °C.