Pothos white spotted foliage Marble Queen
Spotted white and green leaves Pothos Marble Queen
Young pothos Marble Queen
Pothos Marble Queen in pot
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Marble Queen pothos, the mother of all pothos
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If you're interested in houseplants, then you've probably already come across the Marble Queen pothos (Epipremnum aureum Marble Queen or Scindapsus pictus Marble Queen) or one of its descendants. This Aracae, native to Polynesia, takes pride of place in the living room of every self-respecting plant-addict. After years of cuttings and research, it has given rise to several cultivars, including pothos 'N'Joy and Pothos Pearls and Jade.
How to recognize a Marble Queen Pothos?
Pothos Marble Queen is an epiphytic herbaceous plant. In its natural environment, it grows by leaning against trees. In pots, it adopts a climbing or drooping habit. Its vines grow up to three meters long.
Its bright green evergreen foliage is speckled with creamy white. As the patterns are reminiscent of marbling, it has inherited the name Marble Queen. The leaf blades, oval and pointed at the tip, resemble hearts. They average fifteen centimetres in length, like those of Epipremnum aureum.
In the wild, the Pothos Marble Queen flowers. It has a yellow or pale green flower spike surrounded by a spathe. But don't expect to see a bud on your plant. It never flowers indoors.
Marble Queen pothos is said to have depolluting properties. While this information is disputed by many scientists, all botanists agree on one point: it is toxic to humans and animals. If your cat, dog or grand-nephew ingests it, he or she risks stomach upsets.
Our maintenance tips
Pothos 'Marble Queen are not difficult to care for. Regular watering, a little moisture, a pot optimized for drainage and a little fertilizer are all that's needed.
Watering
Keep the soil slightly moist. Water only when the substrate is dry on the surface, for one or two centimeters.
Water with non-calcareous water at room temperature, without soaking the soil.
Thirty minutes after watering, empty any stagnant water from the cup. This will keep the roots dry and prevent them from rotting.
Spray
Spray foliage with non-calcareous water at room temperature. Fogging helps improve humidity, clean leaves and control pests.
Repotting
Every spring, repot your Epipremnum aureum 'Marble Queen' to give it more space.
Repot your Pothos 'Marble Queen in a pot one size larger than the previous one.
If you've decided to give your plant a climbing habit, install your stake now.
Pour in a bed of clay balls or gravel for drainage and a layer of potting soil for houseplants. Plant your Pothos 'Marble Queen in the center and add substrate. You can guide the stems along the stake to structure the shape of your plant.
Tamp to remove air bubbles.
If your indoor air is dry, place the pot on a saucer of moist clay balls. Water evaporation improves humidity.
Fertilization
To promote the growth of your Epipremnum aureum 'Marble Queen', apply fertilizer in spring and summer.
Apply green plant fertilizer in addition to watering.
Cleaning
Dust on the leaves slows down photosynthesis and hinders your plant's growth. Clean foliage with a clean, damp sponge. This operation also helps prevent invasions by mites and other pests.
Pinch
Pinch your Epipremnum aureum 'Marble Queen' during its growing season.
There may be several reasons why you want to deadhead your Epipremnum aureum 'Marble Queen': to contain its growth, to multiply the plant or to stimulate its development.
Use your fingers or sharp, disinfected secateurs to cut between two knots.
Wear gloves when handling your plant.
Wear gloves when handling your plant.
Cutting
Cutting is carried out during the strong growth phase, generally in spring and early summer.
Cut a stem at least ten centimeters long using sharp, clean pruning shears.
Remove the flowers and leaves at the base, keeping only those at the tip.
Remove the flowers and leaves at the base, keeping only those at the tip.
Immerse your stem in a glass of water at room temperature. Place the cutting in a sunny, draught-free spot. Remember to change the water to keep it clear.
When the roots are at least three centimetres long, you can repot your young shoot.
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Information
| Family | Araceae - Araceae |
| Type | Epipremnum - Epipremnum |
| Species | Epipremnum aureum - Epipremnum aureum |
| Lifecycle | Perennial |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
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| Planting method |
In pots |
| Categories | |
| Tags |
Beginner Small pot Toxic |
| Origin |
Southeast Asia |
| Hardiness (USDA) | 11a |
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