Marble Queen Pothos

Best Soil for Marble Queen Pothos

The Marble Queen Pothos will do well with any well-aerated fast-draining soil. If your soil is not draining quickly enough, add a little sand or perlite to the mixture to improve the drainage quality. 

Marble Queen Pothos Fertilizer

The best fertilizer for Marble Queen Pothos is an organic well-balanced plant liquid fertilizer. All you’ll need to do is feed your plant once a month during the spring and through fall. Watch out for yellowing leaves and brown leaf tips as this can be a sign of pothos over-fertilization.

Marble Queen Pothos Watering

Watering your Marble Queen Pothos is by far the most tedious aspect of caring for marble queen pothos. Watering is tedious because unlike other variations of the pothos, the Marble Queen Pothos prefers dry soil. But of course, it can’t go too long without water. When watering, allow your soil to dry out almost halfway through before watering again. When your plant is ready to be watered again, saturate the soil completely until water comes through the drainage hole.

This method of watering will keep your Marble Queen Pothos happy and boost your plant’s overall growth. However, if you notice the edges of the leaves turning brown and becoming dry and brittle, you may be underwatering. Alternatively, if the leaves turn yellow and the soil is soggy, this can be a sign of overwatering. So pay close attention to the Marble Queen Pothos watering frequency and give it water only when it needs it.

Marble Queen Pothos Light Requirements

The Marble Queen Pothos can survive plenty of different lighting environments. However, like all plants, it thrives in a specific light environment. Since the Marble Queen Pothos is a tropical plant, it will grow best in medium to bright indirect light. The brighter the indirect sunlight, the better the plant growth. Don’t place this plant in direct sunlight as you will burn the leaves.

Marble Queen Pothos Temperature & Humidity

You’ll find that the Marble Queen Pothos thrives best in temperatures ranging from 65 – 90F. This plant can handle the winter months when provided with typical household temperatures in the winter, be sure to place away from drafty windows and air vents. The marble queen pothos also prefers humidity levels between 40-60%.

Repotting Marble Queen Pothos

Your Marble Queen Pothos requires repotting once a year for small plants and 2-3 years for larger plants. Always repot in early spring or summer. But if you notice your plant is suffering from root rot or the roots are coming out of the container’s drainage hole, you may repot it right away.

Marble Queen Pothos Maintenance & Pruning

The Marble Queen Pothos does well with regular pruning to prevent vines from getting leggy. To correctly prune, trim any discolored leaves and stems with sharp, clean garden scissors. If you need to trim a lot of your plant, remember the rule of only pruning back no more than 25% of the entire plant at one point in time.

Marble Queen POTHOS RElated Articles:

• Golden Pothos vs Marble Queen
• Marble Queen Pothos Yellow Leaves
• Manjula vs Marble Queen Pothos

Marble Queen Pothos Propagation

There are many different ways to propagate Marble Queen Pothos. From stem cuttings, in a jar filled with water, and the layering technique are the most common.

Marble Queen Pothos Toxicity

Like the rest of Pothos variations, the Marble Pothos also contain harmful crystals, such as insoluble calcium oxalate and crystals making Marble Queen Pothos toxic to both humans and pets if ingested. Ideally, the Marble Queen Pothos should remain out of reach of pets and small children alike.

Toxicity to Humans

If consumed, the calcium oxalate crystals will cause irritation and swelling of the mouth, lips, and throat. Keep this plant away from children and wash hands after you come into contact with this plant.

Toxicity to Cats & Dogs

If ingested by cats or dogs, this plant will cause irritation to the mouth, throat, and stomach and will cause vomiting and diarrhea. Keep the Marble Queen Pothos away from pets.

Marble Queen Pothos Problems

Marble Queen Pothos Leaves Turning Yellow

When the Marble Queen Pothos gets yellow leaves, the most common problem is root rot, excess sunlight, or just overall improper care. Follow the care instructions above to ensure the best life for your Marble Queen Pothos.

Marble Queen Pothos Leaves Turning Brown

The most common issue for browning leaves on a Marble Queen Pothos is overwatering and not having enough humidity. Be sure to follow the proper care instructions on watering to prevent this. Also, place a humidifier near the plant to give it the humidity levels it needs.

Marble Queen Pothos Legginess

If you don’t provide the proper pruning care to your Marble Queen Pothos, it is common for the plant to become leggy, meaning really long stems with few leaves. To prevent legginess and create bushier and fuller foliage, prune once a year just before the growing months start.

Marble Queen Pothos Diseases

Root rot is one of the most common diseases the Marble Queen Pothos runs into. Be sure to use adequate draining soil and to not overwater it.

Marble Queen Pothos Green Leaves

The main attraction of this Pothos variation is the variegated white and green foliage so if you notice your Marble Queen Pothos leaves is starting to turn solid green, something is wrong. If this happens, it is not getting enough sunlight so move it to a brighter spot to get the variegation on the leaves again.

Marble Queen Pothos Pests

Luckily, there aren’t many different pests that affect the Marble Queen Pothos. Aphids, mealybugs, and thrips are the most common pests that invade the marble queen pothos and can spread to other plants quickly, so it is best to take preventative care to ensure they do not ruin your plants. Spray with neem oil or an insecticide for prevention and to get rid of them.

OTHER POTHOS RESOURCES:

• Pothos Guides
• Other Pothos Plants
• Pothos Care Guides
• Neon Pothos Plant Guide
• Cebu Blue Pothos Plant Guide
• NJoy Pothos Plant Guide