Looking for a low-maintenance houseplant with dark green foliage? Learn How to Grow Jade Pothos and slay the interior decor game with minimal effort!
This plant is popular for its dark green leaves that have a glossy surface. It is also one of the best plants for purifying indoor air. Its trailing stems look gorgeous while dangling down hanging baskets or vining around the balcony. In the right growing conditions, the plant can grow up to 4-6 feet in height/length indoors.
This easy-going plant adapts to almost every growing condition and is perfect for novice gardeners.
Botanical Name: Epipremnum aureum ‘Jade’
The plant is quite easy to grow from cuttings. Snip off 4-6 inches long stem and plant it in well-draining soil. Water well, keep it in indirect bright light, and you will see new growth in 2-4 weeks.
As the foliage of this plant is of solid green color, it is a little more tolerant to shade than other variegated pothos. However, avoid keeping it in the complete shade a pick a spot where it can bask in some bright and indirect light for a few hours in a day.
A regular potting mix is all you need for its lush growth. A blend of vermiculite or perlite in the ratio of 2:1 will work wonders for this plant. It grows best at a pH level between 6-6.5.
The plant hates to sit in water so avoid overwatering at all costs. Allow the soil to dry out slightly between the watering sessions. Check the topsoil—if it feels dry to the touch, water the plant.
It will thrive in the temperature range of 60-80°F or 15-26°C. As long as it is away from the scorching afternoon sun, it will tolerate warm temperatures like a champ.
Do not expose it to a temperature below 50°F or 10°C.
If you have amended the growing medium with plenty of organic
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