How to Grow and Care for Marble Queen Pothos

If you are looking for a low-maintenance plant that doesn’t need much sun, you are in the right place!

Marble queen pothos (Devil’s Ivy Plant) is respected for its adaptability and low requirements. Stay with us to find out how to enhance its growth and help it thrive.

About Marble Queen Pothos

Epipremnum aureum, commonly known as Marble queen pothos, is a vining plant with cream to yellow variegation. This beautiful plant comes from French Polynesia. It is a tropical aroid plant that belongs to the family of Araceae. Pothos are considered drought-tolerant plants, making them easy to care for. 

Pothos plants are fast growers in nature and when grown as houseplants. The stems can be up to a meter long in the wild.

marble queen pothos care card

Satin Pothos Quick Care Guide

  • Place in a location with medium to bright indirect light
  • Use rich, well-draining potting mix
  • Allow the top 2-3 inches of soil to dry before watering
  • Optimal temperature range is from 65 to 85 degrees F.
  • Fertilize monthly with balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season ( spring and summer )
  • Stem cuttings and division for propagation
  • Only repot when rootbound

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Marble Queen Pothos Care

Light

Bright, indirect light is the ideal lighting condition for this gorgeous vine.

Because it is adaptable to low-light conditions, pothos is among the great plants for your office, home office, or living room.

The main rule is – never to let direct sunlight touch your marble queen pothos plant.

Pro-Tip:  Because marble queen pothos like low-light conditions and high humidity, you can also place it on a bathroom window.

It will thrive there.

Still, regularly rotate the pot to ensure equal growth.

Temperature 

Marble queen pothos care means providing higher temperatures for your plant. It isn’t tolerant of low-temperature conditions.

The optimal temperature range is from 65 to 85 degrees F.

So, try to avoid cold temperatures.

You can take the pot outside during the hot months.

However, please bring it back when the temperatures go lower than advised.

Watering your Satin Pothos

Always let the soil become primarily dry before you water your pothos.

In general, you should water it once a week during the hot days and once every two weeks in the cold months.

Of course, always look at the soil’s dampness before watering.

Use lukewarm water, as it is the healthiest for the roots.

Ensure the soil isn’t waterlogged when watering, as it will quickly cause root rot!

Pro-Tip: To avoid harmful substances from tap water affecting your pothos plant, you can collect rainwater and use it for watering! For more tips on watering with rainwater.

Also, you can fill some bottles with regular tap water and let them stay out in the sun.

This way, the harmful substances (such as chlorine) will evaporate.

Humidity

As an outdoor plant in its native habitat, it thrives in a humid environment. Climbing on trees and bigger plants with little access to sunlight. During the hot months, average room humidity will be okay for your marble queen pothos.

The regular room humidity level is between 40% and 60%. During the cold months, however, occasional misting may be needed. Because of the heating appliances, the air in the room tends to be a little drier.

Don’t be afraid to provide higher humidity levels, too. Pothos marble won’t hold it against you.

Soil

pothos potting mix

The best soil mix for pothos is a pre-made soilless aroid mix. But you can also make your own by mixing equal parts peat moss or coco coir, perlite or bark, and compost or worm castings from your local nursery. The goal is a nutrient-rich, well-draining blend.

Additionally, use a pot not too large. An oversized pot causes roots to thrive while the upper plant stagnates.

Fertilizing

Give your marble queen pothos a balanced liquid fertilizer once a month in spring and summer to promote robust and healthy growth. Stop fertilizing when temperatures cool in the fall.

Pruning

pruning pothos plant

Pruning vining plants encourages bushy growth with multiple stems, especially if the plant becomes leggy, reaching for light. It’s also best to prune off any yellow, brown, or dead leaves and stems. This type of pruning helps manage legginess and declutter the plant.

Propagating Marble Queen Pothos

  • Propagate marble queen pothos through stem cuttings with 4-5 nodes.
  • Remove lower 2-3 leaves to expose nodes, keeping two leaves on top.
  • Place in water so leaves are above the waterline.
  • Provide medium to bright indirect light and change water weekly.
  • Roots will grow in 2-3 weeks.
  • Once roots are 1 inch long, plant cuttings in the soil, and keep the soil moist for 1-2 weeks to help cuttings acclimate.

Potting and Repotting Marble Queen Pothos

Repot pothos every 1-2 years or when rootbound. Spring or early summer is best.

To repot:

  • Choose a container only 2-4 inches larger than the old pot
  • Remove plant and old soil, loosen roots
  • Plant in the new pot, fill in with fresh soil and pat down
  • Water thoroughly until it drains out of the bottom
  • Please return to the original spot or place it in place with bright, indirect light.

Common Pests and Problems

  • Watch for mealybugs, scale, fungus gnats, and spider mites. Treat immediately with insecticidal soap, neem oil, or other appropriate organic pest control measures.
  • Root rot from overwatering: Cutaway diseased portions and repot the plant in fresh, well-draining soil to prevent further infection.
  • Browning leaves:  Browning leaves often mean under-watering or low humidity. Provide regular water and avoid dry spots.
  • Yellowing of leaves: Yellow leaves indicate overwatering, too much direct sun, or insufficient sunlight. Assess care routine to identify likely cause.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, it actually is.

Most pothos varieties aren’t demanding at all!

The general rules listed in this article apply to other pothos cultivars, as well.

Yes, it is, to both people and animals.

Ingesting it causes mouth and throat irritation, as well as other problems with the digestive tract.

Yes, marble queen pothos is among air-purifying plants.

This is why you can freely place it in your bedroom, as well!

No, marble queen pothos is not considered a rare plant. It is a relatively common cultivar of pothos that is widely available from most plant nurseries and stores.

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