Marble Queen Pothos
Marble Queen Pothos
Epipremnum aureum 'Marble Queen'
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Difficulty — BeginnerThe Marble Queen is the Golden Pothos dressed for the gallery — her leaves marbled in cream and green as though an artist had flicked a brush of moonlight across each one. She is no harder to keep than her golden cousin, though she does ask a little more light to maintain her finery.
Notes on Cultivation
☀Light
Give her bright, indirect light without fail; her creamy variegation is the first thing to vanish in gloom. The whiter her leaves, the less chlorophyll she carries — so she leans rather more heavily on good light than the plainer pothos do.
❦Water
Let the top inch or two dry before watering. Her white tissue is a touch more prone to rot, so I err on the dry side and never leave her standing in water.
☁Humidity
Ordinary room air is acceptable, though she rewards a humid spot with broader, healthier leaves. A pebble tray beneath her pot is a quiet kindness she appreciates.
✵Temperature
A steady 65 to 85 Fahrenheit suits her temperament. Cold snaps and draughts are to be avoided, for she sulks at the chill.
❧Soil
A light, airy, well-draining mix is essential — potting soil cut with perlite and a little bark keeps her roots content and well-aerated.
❀Fertilizing
Feed lightly once a month in the growing season with a balanced, diluted fertiliser. Restraint is wiser than excess; she is fed, not feasted.
✿Propagation
Take stem cuttings with at least one node and root them in water or directly in moist soil. Choose cuttings with a good share of green, for an all-white segment has no engine to grow on.
Field Observations
If you wish to preserve her marbled drama, resist the temptation to let her grow in shade — reversion to green comes swiftly and is stubborn to undo. Prune back any wholly green vines to keep the variegation in command.
Like all pothos, she is toxic to pets and people if nibbled. A handsome queen, but not for the dinner table.
— faithfully recorded by Mr. Phileas Plant
