devil's ivy
noun
plural devil's ivy
: pothos
Epipremnum aureum is known as devil's ivy because it is almost impossible to kill, and it stays green even when kept in the dark. However, it is not actually an ivy. The heart-shaped leaves are bright green and variegated with white, yellow or light green streaks and blotches.—
Gynelle Leon
Gynelle LeonDevil's ivy or pothos … comes in both yellow and green and white and green versions. Stems can be cut back to stimulate branching and maintain a compact plant or left to grow several feet long and trained over doorways or similar locations.—Allen Wilson
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This low-maintenance houseplant is commonly called devil's ivy or pothos.
—Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2023
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Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2023
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“Devil's ivy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/devil%27s%20ivy. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
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