Plant care, sensed

Pothos

Epipremnum aureum

Epipremnum aureum is a species in the arum family Araceae, native to Mo'orea in the Society Islands of French Polynesia. The species is a popular houseplant in temperate regions, but has also become naturalised in tropical and sub-tropical forests worldwide, including northern South Africa, Australia, Southeast Asia, Indian subcontinent, the Pacific Islands and the West Indies, where it has caused severe ecological damage in some cases.

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The sensor knows

What Orabee watches for on your pothos.

Each target is sourced from horticultural guidance, quoted in full so you can see exactly where the numbers come from.

Ambient temperature
17–30 °C (63–86 °F)
“It lives well with a temperature between 17 and 30 °C (63 and 86 °F).”
From Wikipedia: Epipremnum aureum
Light
Bright indirect, no long direct sun
“The best results are achieved by providing indirect light; it tolerates an intense luminosity, but long periods of direct sunlight burn the leaves.”
From Wikipedia: Epipremnum aureum
Watering cadence
When the soil feels dry, about every 1–2 weeks
“Generally, the plant will only need watering when the soil feels dry to the touch (typically once every one to two weeks).”
From Wikipedia: Epipremnum aureum

Orabee, translated

What each face means for pothos.

The mascot on the e-ink screen reflects what the sensor sees. Here’s when each expression shows up, and why.

Happy

Warm room, bright indirect light, soil not yet bone dry.

“It lives well with a temperature between 17 and 30 °C (63 and 86 °F).”

Thirsty

Soil's gone dry to the touch past the 1–2 week mark.

“Generally, the plant will only need watering when the soil feels dry to the touch (typically once every one to two weeks).”

Sunburnt

Long stretch of direct sun hitting the leaves.

“The best results are achieved by providing indirect light; it tolerates an intense luminosity, but long periods of direct sunlight burn the leaves.”

The grounding

Wikipedia’s care notes for pothos.

Quoted in full so you can see exactly what every Orabee target above is anchored to. Sourced from Wikipedia, released under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Cultivation and uses

In temperate regions, it is a popular houseplant with numerous cultivars selected for leaves with white, yellow, or light green variegation. It is often used in decorative displays in shopping centers, offices, and other public locations largely because it requires little care and is also attractively leafy. In tropical countries, it is found in many parks and gardens, and tends to grow naturally.

Plant facts

Scientific name: Epipremnum aureum
Common name: Pothos
Good to know: BeginnerTropical

Care guidance from Wikipedia, released under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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