Pearls and Jade Pothos
Epipremnum aureum 'Pearls and Jade'
A trailing tropical houseplant featuring smaller, variegated heart-shaped leaves splashed with white, cream, and gray-green mottling, often showing distinct green flecks within the white areas.
- Light
- Bright, indirect light for 6 to 8 hours daily. Avoid harsh, direct afternoon sun which can scorch the variegated leaves.
- Water
- Allow the top 2 to 3 inches of soil to dry out completely between waterings. Water thoroughly until it drains from the bottom, reducing frequency during the winter months.
- Growth
- Trailing perennial epiphyte with a moderate growth rate. Mature indoor vines can reach lengths of 6 to 10 feet with a compact spread.
Care instructions
Provide bright, indirect sunlight and water thoroughly only when the top few inches of soil are dry. Use a well-draining, peat-based potting mix and apply a balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer monthly during the spring and summer growing season.
Growing details
Sunlight
Bright, indirect light for 6 to 8 hours daily. Avoid harsh, direct afternoon sun which can scorch the variegated leaves.
Watering
Allow the top 2 to 3 inches of soil to dry out completely between waterings. Water thoroughly until it drains from the bottom, reducing frequency during the winter months.
Soil
Well-draining, aerated potting mix containing peat moss, perlite, and orchid bark. Optimal soil pH ranges from 6.1 to 6.5.
Hardiness zone
USDA hardiness zones 10 through 12 if grown outdoors; primarily maintained as an indoor houseplant in cooler regions.
Growth habit
Trailing perennial epiphyte with a moderate growth rate. Mature indoor vines can reach lengths of 6 to 10 feet with a compact spread.
Bloom season
Non-flowering when grown indoors as a houseplant.
Propagation
Propagated easily through stem cuttings placed in water or directly into moist potting mix, ensuring each cutting includes at least one active node.
Common pests & issues
Susceptible to root rot from overwatering. Pests such as mealybugs and spider mites may occasionally appear; treat with insecticidal soap or neem oil.
Similar species
Epipremnum aureum 'N'Joy', which features larger white patches without the green flecks and speckling characteristic of 'Pearls and Jade'.