Marble Queen Pothos
Epipremnum aureum 'Marble Queen' · Araceae
- Light
- Medium to bright-indirect
- Water
- Moderate
- Humidity
- Average
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Pet-safe
- No
- Propagation
- Stem Cuttings
Common problems: Root RotSpider MitesMealybugsScale InsectsFungus Gnats
Quick facts
- Light: Medium to bright indirect · Water: When top 1-2 inches dry
- Difficulty: Easy, but slower than green pothos
- Pet-safe: No
Description
A highly variegated pothos with cream-white and green marbling. It grows like Pothos, but the pale leaves have less chlorophyll, so it grows slower and needs brighter light.
Care
- Light: Bright indirect preserves variegation. Low light makes growth weak and can reduce white marbling.
- Water: Let the top 1-2 inches dry.
- Soil & potting: Standard airy houseplant/aroid mix.
- Humidity & temperature: Average home humidity is fine.
- Feeding: Light feeding spring-summer.
- Repotting / propagation: Prune all-green reverted vines if you want to keep the marble look.
Propagation
From stem cuttings with nodes. Root in water or soil. Choose cuttings with good variegation if you want the new plant to keep the Marble Queen look. See Propagation Basics.
Toxicity
Toxic to cats and dogs due to insoluble calcium oxalates. Source: ASPCA Pothos.
Common ailments, afflictions & pests
Click any item for how to identify and treat it.
- Root Rot — common if watered like a faster-growing green pothos.
- Spider Mites — pale foliage can show damage quickly.
- Mealybugs — white cotton at nodes.
- Scale Insects — brown bumps on vines.
- Fungus Gnats — overly wet soil.
- Brown on white patches? Pale tissue burns/dries faster; check light, watering, and humidity.
See also: Diagnose a Problem.