Golden Pothos
(Epipremnum aureum L)
Golden Pothos
(Epipremnum aureum L)
This plant, belonging to the Araceae family, originates from Australia, Japan, Indochina, China, Melanesia (including Indonesia), and India.
Pothos often experiences a problem where it is difficult to produce a large number of leaves simultaneously. Furthermore, in unfavorable environmental conditions such as nutrient deficiency, Pothos can develop rot. Pothos absorbs nutrients slowly because its physiological processes are relatively low, and it does not require many nutrients. Too much fertilizer can cause the Pothos to suffer poisoning or death.
Root (Akar) The root of the Pothos leaf is a taproot with an oblong shape and a yellowish-brown color. (Note: Pothos primarily develops aerial/adventitious roots).
Stem (Batang) The stem is round, elongated and can reach a height of 5–15 m.
Leaves (Daun) The shape of the Pothos leaf is ovate (egg-shaped), heart-shaped.
Flower (Bunga) Pothos has a compound flower arranged in a spike (bulir) and drooping (merunduk). The flower is protected by a spathe (protective leaf) which is oblong with a diameter of 1 mm.
Propagation is done vegetatively (stem cuttings) or generatively (seeds).
The first benefit of the Pothos plant is its ability to remove indoor pollutants.
The plant also helps humidify the indoor air. By maintaining air humidity, Pothos can protect you and your family from getting the flu and cold. Not only that, but the Pothos plant also has the benefit of keeping the skin well-hydrated.
According to the NASA Study, Pothos also has the benefit of absorbing toxins. Some of the toxins that can be absorbed by Pothos include air pollution, residue from mosquito spray, residue from room air fresheners, and toxins resulting from paint on walls.
Formaldehyde, xylene, and benzene compounds. These compounds can reduce molecules in the room.
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