Pothos 'Shangri La' | Epipremnum aureum 'Shangri La'

Pothos 'Shangri La' | Epipremnum aureum 'Shangri La'
Live Indoor Plant | Native to Southeast Asia | Sleeping Pothos | Trailing Vine

The pothos that curls inward — and looks like it's resting.

The Shangri La is a sport mutation of Epipremnum aureum — a naturally occurring genetic variation that produces leaves which curl inward along their edges rather than lying flat. The effect is immediate and specific: where the Golden Pothos spreads its leaves wide and flat, the Shangri La holds each leaf in a gentle cup, the edges rolling toward the center. The plant looks like it's perpetually in the process of unfurling, or perpetually at rest. The common name — Sleeping Pothos — comes from exactly this quality.

The leaves are a deep, solid green — no variegation, no silver, no gold. The interest is entirely in the form: the cupped, textured surface, the way the curled edges catch light differently than a flat leaf, the density of the trailing stems as they layer over each other. It's a quieter plant than most of its genus, and it suits spaces that want texture and depth without color contrast.

It trails and climbs like any pothos, and shares the same forgiving resilience: tolerates low light, irregular watering, and the kind of inconsistent attention that defeats most houseplants. The curled leaf form is maintained regardless of light conditions — it's genetic, not environmental.

A note on toxicity: Epipremnum aureum is toxic to cats, dogs, and humans if ingested. Keep out of reach of pets and children.

Product details:

• Trailing or climbing vine; curled leaf form maintained throughout growth
• Low to bright indirect light; tolerates lower light well
• Allow top inch of soil to dry between waterings
• Average indoor humidity; no misting required
• 65–85°F | keep from cold drafts
• Toxic to cats, dogs, and humans if ingested

Care notes: Well-draining potting mix. Water when the top inch of soil is dry. Fertilize monthly at half strength during spring and summer. Propagate by stem cutting in water; roots readily and quickly like all pothos.

Why we love it:

• Curled leaf form is a genetic sport mutation — not a response to conditions, but a permanent characteristic of the variety
• Deep solid green with no variegation — the interest is entirely in the texture and form
• Trailing stems layer densely over time, creating a lush, textured mass
• Same forgiving resilience as the Golden Pothos — tolerates low light and irregular watering
• The "sleeping" quality — leaves perpetually curled inward — is unlike anything else in the collection

Native Manor Note: The Shangri La contributes to the rooms it lives in through the same continuous transpiration and photosynthesis as its Golden cousin — adding humidity, absorbing VOCs through leaf stomata and root microbes, improving the air quality of the spaces it occupies. The specific contribution of the Shangri La is textural: a plant that adds depth and density to a shelf or hanging planter without competing for attention through color. It's the kind of plant that makes a room feel considered without announcing itself. The curled leaves catch light in a way that rewards a second look.