Epipremnum 'Lemon Top'
Accepted:
No
Established:
No
Nomenclatural Notes:
Published in:
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Released Year:
2024
Propagated:
Yes
Cultivar Type:
Sport
Originator:
Mike Rimland
Namer:
Justin Hancock
Seed Parent:
Pollen Parent:
Base Species or Cultivar:
Global Green
Cultivar Origin:
Lemon Top was found as a sport of Global Green in the greenhouses at Costa Farms in Miami, FL. It was distinct because of the lack of variegation and a larger leaf size. It has been propagated thousands of times, showing stability.
PPAF
Name Origin:
Lemon Top, a sport of Lemon Meringue (which was a sport of Global Green), is called it because the new growth comes out golden-yellow. As the leaves mature, they become more green.
Growth Habit:
This selection is similar to other Epipremnum aureum varieties with climbing/trailing stems.
Leaf Blade:
Leaves are produced alternately along the plant stem. They are cordate in shape, emerging a golden-yellow, becoming chartreuse green as they harden, and maturing a medium to dark green color. Foliage typically shows a "minty" look as it matures.
Bloom and Fruit:
Neither flowering nor fruiting has not been observed in this cultivar.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
Compared to its parent, Lemon Meringue, Epipremnum Lemon Top leaves lack variegation --- they don't feature any type of regular variegation.
Compared to Global Green, it does not feature variegated dark green edges.
Compared to Olivia, it does not feature dark green variegation.
