Fresh green leaves streaked and marbled with cream – a vigorous, easy-going climber that's as happy trailing from a high shelf as it is scrambling up a moss pole. As it matures and climbs, its leaves grow larger and may start to split.

Also known as: Variegated Dragon Tail, Centipede Tongavine, Money Plant, Devil's Ivy

Origins & folklore: Epipremnum pinnatum grows wild from South-East Asia through New Guinea and northern Australia to the Pacific islands, climbing high into the rainforest trees. Young plants have simple, heart-shaped leaves, but adult plants grow huge leaves cut into feather-like sections – pinnatum means 'feathered' – which is why it's sometimes called Dragon Tail.

It's sometimes called Devil's Ivy because it's almost impossible to kill and keeps its leaves even in the dark. Across Asia it's known as a Money Plant, said to bring good fortune and prosperity to the home – and it's a lovely one to share, as cuttings root so easily.

Size: Delivered in a 12cm plastic nursery pot.

Care guide
•    Light: Bright, indirect light keeps the cream variegation strong. It tolerates lower light but may turn greener; avoid strong direct summer sun.
•    Watering: Water when the top 2–3cm of compost feels dry, then let it drain. Water less in winter.
•    Humidity & temperature: Average household humidity is fine. Happiest between 15–27°C; keep above 12°C.
•    Feeding: A balanced houseplant feed once a month in spring and summer.
•    Good to know: Give it a moss pole to climb and the leaves will grow bigger and may start to split. Trim long stems and root them in water for new plants.

Toxicity: Toxic if eaten. Contains calcium oxalate crystals, which can cause mouth irritation, drooling and vomiting in cats and dogs and irritation in people. Keep out of reach of children and pets.