Pothos 'Lemon Top'
Best low-maintenance trailing plant for busy indoor gardeners.
Introducing the Pothos 'Lemon Top,' a unique cultivar discovered as a sport of the Lemon Meringue. This striking houseplant features heart-shaped leaves that transform beautifully as they mature, emerging golden-yellow streaked with green and developing into a rich, dark green. Its trailing growth habit makes it perfect for adding lush greenery to any indoor space. Arriving potted and planted, this easy-care Pothos variety is ready to enhance your home decor with its dynamic foliage and graceful cascade.
$39.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
141
/ 9446
#141 in Potted Houseplants
Price vs Category Average
-23%
Below average
Pot Diameter
6
/ inches
Who it's for
- Interior decorators seeking vibrant, high-contrast botanical accents
- Novice plant parents needing a low-maintenance, forgiving starter plant
- Small-space dwellers wanting flexible, trailing or climbing greenery
Who should skip it
- Owners with dim apartments lacking bright, indirect light sources
- Pet owners and parents of curious toddlers needing non-toxic plants
- Casual gardeners who prefer low-effort, consistent foliage coloration
Performance breakdown
Foliage Aesthetics
Dynamic color shifts provide constant visual interest as leaves mature.
Care Accessibility
Highly forgiving nature makes it ideal for novice plant owners.
Growth Versatility
Trailing habit adapts beautifully to shelves, hanging baskets, or pedestals.
Pet Safety
Toxic composition requires careful placement away from curious household pets.
Setup Convenience
Arrives fully potted and ready for immediate display in your home.
Environmental Adaptability
Thrives in medium humidity but requires consistent bright, indirect light.
Key Specs
Pot Diameter
6 inches
Toxicity
Toxic to pets
Scientific Name
Epipremnum aureum
Cultivar/Variety
Lemon Top
Indoor Suitability
Yes
Pot Included
Yes
Care Level
Easy
Plant Type
Flowering Plant
Features
- Unique color-changing foliage
- Leaves emerge golden-yellow and green
- Matures to dark green leaves
- Heart-shaped leaf structure
- Trailing growth habit
- Arrives potted and planted
- Easy care level
- Medium humidity preference
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the Pothos 'Lemon Top' for its striking, vibrant yellow and green coloration, often finding the variegation even more intense in person. A key theme is the exceptional quality and health of the plant upon arrival; it is consistently described as robust and well rooted. Reviewers frequently commend House Plant Shop's meticulous packaging, which ensures minimal transit damage, even over long distances. While the price is slightly premium, the consensus is that the superior health, unique beauty, and professional handling fully justify the cost, resulting in strong perceived value. This plant is viewed as a successful collector's item delivering on its promise of vitality and excellent service.
Know before you buy
The leaves emerge with a vibrant, golden-yellow and green streaked pattern. As the plant matures, these leaves transition into a deeper, solid dark green.
No, this plant is toxic to pets. It is best kept in a location that is inaccessible to curious animals, such as a high shelf or a hanging planter.
The 'Lemon Top' prefers bright, indirect light. While it is an easy-care plant, providing adequate light will help maintain its unique color variegation.
Yes, the plant arrives already potted and planted in a 6-inch plastic pot. It is ready to be placed in your home immediately upon arrival.
This variety is not drought-tolerant, so you should keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Check the top inch of soil; if it feels dry, it is time to water.
The 'Lemon Top' has a medium growth rate. With proper care and bright indirect light, you will see a steady, graceful trailing habit develop over time.
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