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Dragon tail plant care: light, water & problems

Scientific name: Epipremnum pinnatum · Common name: Dragon tail plant

A climber with glossy, heart-shaped juvenile leaves; maturity and support can bring larger, deeply lobed foliage.

Editorial revision: 2026-10-01

Care at a glance

Light: Give ample filtered light without suddenly exposing it to harsh sun.
Watering: Check the mix regularly in active growth; water when needed and let excess drain. Reduce watering in winter.

A climber with glossy, heart-shaped juvenile leaves; maturity and support can bring larger, deeply lobed foliage.

Give ample filtered light without suddenly exposing it to harsh sun.

Check the mix regularly in active growth; water when needed and let excess drain. Reduce watering in winter.

Conditions vary with pot, season and location. Always check the mix and your plant's response.

Allow stems to trail or provide support if you want larger mature leaves.

Use an airy, draining mix and a pot with drainage holes. Match pot size to the root ball so excess mix does not remain wet.

Feed only during active growth and follow the product label. Correct damaged roots or poor light before fertilising.

If leaves pale or stems weaken, check light, roots and moisture before feeding.

No. Epipremnum pinnatum and Epipremnum aureum have distinct scientific names and profiles.