Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Vines
  
Succulent
  
Origin
Australia, China, India, Japan
  
Southern Africa
  
Types
Marble Queen, species itself, Neon, all-green
  
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Humid climates, Tropical regions
  
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
  
10-12
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
  
10-1
  
Sunset Zone
Not available
  
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
  
Twisted/Contorted
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Applicable
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
  
Green, Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Succulent
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
All year
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loamy
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Light
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
  
Late Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shade areas, Sun
  
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
  
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Ample Water
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Less Watering
  
In Winter
Less Watering
  
Less Watering
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
  
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Mites, Scale
  
Pests and diseases free
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
Yes
  
No
  
Invasive
Yes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Insects
  
Butterflies
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
  
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Provides ground cover
  
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
ascites
  
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
  
Part of Plant Used
Stem
  
Leaves, Stem
  
Other Uses
NA
  
Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border
  
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
Epipremnum aureum
  
PORTULACARIA afra
  
Common Name
Hunter's robe, Money plant
  
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
  
In Hindi
मनी प्लांट
  
Elephant Bush
  
In German
Geld-Anlage
  
Elephant Bush
  
In French
usine de l'argent
  
Elephant Bush
  
In Spanish
planta de dinero
  
elefante Bush
  
In Greek
φυτό χρήματα
  
ελέφαντας Μπους
  
In Portuguese
planta de dinheiro
  
elefante de Bush
  
In Polish
pieniądze roślin
  
Elephant Bush
  
In Latin
pecuniam herba
  
bush elephant
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Embryophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Alismatales
  
Caryophyllales
  
Family
Brassicaceae
  
Portulacaceae
  
Genus
Epipremnum
  
Portulacaria
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Monstereae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Monsteroideae
  
Portulacarioideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available