Pothos, Manjula (Epipremnum aureum 'Manjula')

Manjula pothos in a pot, image taken from https://velvetleavesofadelaide.home.blog/2020/10/18/epipremnum-manjula-plant-profile/
Also known as Epipremnum Happy Leaf, devil's vine, devil's ivy, golden pothos, Ceylon creeper, hunter's robe, ivy arum, house plant, money plant, silver vine, Solomon Islands ivy, marble queen, taro vine

The following plant information was last updated on 9/21/2021.

Plant Type: tropical evergreen perennial vine

Plant Family: Arum family (Araceae)

Visual Identification: It features wide, heart-shaped green leaves with wavy margins. Leaf color varies throughout; some leaves may have large patches of green, others may have variegations of green, cream, white and silver with splashes and speckles.

Native Region(s): Pothos in general are native to the Solomon Islands. Though most articles online will incorrectly claim that it was patented and produced by the University of Florida, the 'Manjula' cultivar was actually created and patented in India.

Landscape Use: groundcover. Container, as a "spiller."

Spread: 6 feet potted indoors, 60 feet outdoors in their hardiness zone

Photo by Mandie Kramer. Please include attribution if you use this photo. Thanks!
Hardiness Zones: 9b-12

Hardy Down To: Manjula pothos has been recorded able to withstand low temperatures to 43°F (6°C) without damage and temperatures as high as 104°F (40°C) with shade.

Light: grows best in bright to medium light, not direct. Too much sun can scorch the leaves and too little can cause the variegation to disappear.

Water: Water regularly and evenly when the soil feels less moist to the touch. If you see brown spots with yellowing of the leaves, it is probably due to overwatering which is turning into root rot.

Soil: light, airy, loamy, well-draining potting soil with a neutral (6.1-6.5) pH level. An African violet mix is a good bagged option. Generally, use 70 % potting mix, 30% perlite.

Fertilize: Apply a good quality fertilizer monthly through spring and summer. Decrease feedings by late fall and allow your pothos to rest through the winter months. Look for brown spots on the leaves of your plants. This may indicate an over concentration of salts

Toxicity: toxic to pets and children

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