How to Care for Marble Queen Pothos

Our love for this natural trailer is as timeless as love itself, earning it the name Pothos, the god of love, named after the Greek word for 'yearning,' symbolising a vine that stretches as far and wide as the heart’s desire. Native to the Pacific Islands, Marble Queen Pothos is admired for its resilience and graceful vines, adorned with a royal pattern of minty marbled green that adds a touch of elegance wherever it grows.

As Marble Queen Pothos requires regular watering and is susceptible to overwatering or underwatering, a self-watering system works wonders for keeping your plant hydrated. The soil should remain moist, but not soggy or overly wet, to prevent root rot and other issues. With easyplant, watering your Marble Queen Pothos is

Marble Queen Pothos thrives in well-lit spaces with bright indirect or direct sunlight but can adapt to areas with medium to low light, provided the light is not too direct. Avoid placing it in spaces with no natural sunlight.

During the first few days in its new home, one or two leaves of your Marble Queen Pothos may fall or yellow. This is part of the adjustment process and isn’t cause for concern. Once settled in, it’s a low-maintenance plant and will quickly bounce back from any mishap. To help it grow evenly, dust the leaves regularly and rotate the pot a quarter-turn once a month.

Marble Queen Pothos is a natural trailing plant that can grow long, eventually hanging across a wall or extending down a high shelf. With proper care, Marble Queen Pothos can grow rapidly, reaching around 45 cm in a month. It typically grows to about 1.5 metres in length over time. With bright indirect light, regular feeding, and watering, the plant will grow quickly. In optimal indoor conditions, it can occasionally grow up to 3 metres in no time. In ideal conditions, a fully grown Marble Queen Pothos can reach a staggering 20 metres!

Marble Queen Pothos is a tropical, warmth-loving plant that thrives in moderate to high humidity. To support growth, consider grouping it with other plants or using a pebble tray, particularly in drier areas. This can effectively raise the humidity around the plant. The ideal temperature range is between 18°C and 29°C. Avoid exposing the plant to temperatures below 10°C. Marble Queen Pothos makes a great houseplant as this temperature range is achievable in most indoor spaces.

Marble Queen Pothos can be moderately toxic if ingested, so it’s important to keep it out of reach of curious children and pets. The plant contains needle-like calcium oxalate crystals, which, if ingested, can cause sharp pain, swelling, and burning in the mouth, lips, and throat. Contact with the sap may also cause dermatitis, skin, or eye irritation.

If multiple leaves turn pale or yellow, consider moving the plant to a less brightly lit area. If you forget to water your Marble Queen Pothos and the soil dries out, the leaves may become limp, droop, and turn brown. If you see yellow and brown on the same leaf, overwatering is likely the cause. On the other hand, underwatering may cause yellowing leaves with dry, crispy spots. Check regularly for pests such as mealybugs, scale, and spider mites - the latter being especially prone to root rot if not addressed promptly. Inspect your plant regularly to catch any infestations early.