Global Green Pothos: How To Grow And Care For Them in 2024 

Are you looking to add Global Green Pothos to the Pothos collection? They are low-maintenance plants with dark green variegation. Being a garden enthusiast, add these pothos to enjoy its benefits. Hey folks! I am Anna Scott, a Gardener with 15 years of gardening experience, now I am here to help other gardeners.  

Global Green Pothos are rare to find because of their popularity over the past few years. It tends to produce green-colored textured leaves in the plant.  The yellow stripes on the leaves look amazing. Like other houseplants, it needs a good caring routine like proper sunlight, plenty of water, warm climatic conditions, and occasional pruning to thrive well. So, are you ready to witness this appealing pothos variety in your area? If yes, then without wasting any time, move forward. 

So, what else do you need? I am here with the proper guide to understand how to grow and care for Global Green Pothos in your home garden. Stay connected with this guide till the end for its proper understanding. 

Scientific Name	Epipremnum Aureum ‘Global Green’
Common Name	Global Green Pothos, Global Pothos, Marble Queen
Light	Bright indirect sunlight
Watering	Weekly, water if the top half of the soil is dry
Temperature	60°F (16 °C) and 80°F (27 °C)
Hardiness Zone	USDA Hardiness Zones 10-12
Humidity	50-70%
Soil Type	2 parts peat moss, 1 part perlite, and 1 part shredded pine bark
Soil pH	pH 6.0 to 6.5 (slightly acidic to mildly acidic)
Fertilizing	A balanced feed every 5-7 weeks
Repotting	Every 2-3 years
Pruning	Beginning of the growing season
Propagation	Stem cuttings
Toxicity	Toxic to humans and pets
Mature Size	Can grow from 5-10 ft. long
Bloom Time	Do not flower in cultivation

Where Does it Originate?  

Global green pothos are originated from the tropical regions. However, this variety started from a farm in Miami, Florida. Global Green Pothos variety withstands the same as the other cousins in the garden area.

Though they were new to the houseplant collection but liked by various gardeners. It is Latin called Epipremnum aureum ‘Global Green’. It begins to be sold in the 2020s. 

It is adored by various gardeners for its unique look and dark green colored variegation. It is a unique cultivar of the pothos that is being patented by the Costa farms. 

Tropical Natives 

Global green pothos are wild pothos that are rare to find. It tends to produce elaevs up to 1 foot tall and its vines are 40 feet tall.

They originate from the rainforests of French Polynesia, the Pacific Islands, Southeast Asia, and Australia, etc. Growing this beautiful plant in your area would be gerat, all you have to do is to provide the plant with a good humidity level, water, warm conditions, etc to see its results. 

Mimicking Native Conditions

These plants need more care when grown indoors. They have various fellow plants for them like lush tropics. They will grow best in the indirect sunlight that comes out from the canopy. It does not mean that the plant does not need sunlight. 

It will grow in the happy medium of sunlight that will not harm its elaevs. Sunlight is needed to perform photosynthesis in the plant to maintain its variegation. 

How to Grow and Care for Global Green Pothos?

Global Green Pothos is an easy-to-grow plant that is not too demanding like other houseplants. This houseplant has become an adorable choice for various gardeners. It needs occasional feeding to thrive nicely, a well-drained potting mix, ample water, etc. Below are the tips to know how to grow and care for Global Green Pothos in your garden area. They are as follows: 

Light

• Sunlight is a medium for the plants to thrive well. Global Green Pothos will grow in any kind of light conditions. 
• However, it can tolerate low sunlight, but it will even grow in medium to high sunlight. 
• The plant is famous for its unique variegation, so keep the plant near the east-facing window within 2-4 feet away. 
• If the plant does not receive a good amount of sunlight, then the variegation will fade. 
• If not natural sunlight, then provide the plant with artificial light to grow well. 

Water

• Various pothos varieties do not like to sit in the water, the same is the case with Global Green Pothos. Soggy soil is not at all liked by the plants. 
• When it comes to watering this plant, it is important to check the soil’s moisture. If the soil is dry, then only water the plant. 
• Insert the finger about 1-2 inches deep in the soil, if the soil is damp to touch, then do not water the plant. 
• Last but not least, keep watering the plant until the excess water flows out from the drainage holes. 

Humidity

• Global Green Pothos likes to thrive in moderate to high levels of humidity to give the desired outcomes. 
• These plants can grow in any humidity level which is a benefit like other indoor plants. 
• The ideal level of humidity required by these plants is 50 to 70%. If the location is too dry for the plant, then raise the humidity level for the plants. 
• The best way to raise the humidity is to purchase a humidifier or make use of a pebble tray filled with water, and place it under the plant to increase the humidity level in the plant. 

Temperature

• The ideal level of temperature for Global Green Pothos lies between 60°F and 80°F. 
• If the temperature goes below or above this range, then the plant’s growth suffers. 
• Moreover, This plant will not be able to tolerate the low temperature for its growth. 
• Keep in mind not to expose the plants to cold drafts, air vents, winds, or drafty windows to protect the plants from direct sunlight. 

Soil

• Global green pothos will grow healthy in the well-drained and nutrient-rich potting mix. 
• Make a mixture of ¼ perlite, ¼ shredded pine bark, and 2/4 peat moss to feed the plant. 
• It will be a rich potting mix for the plant that will improve the drainage in the soil. 
• If you are looking to purchase the soil mix, then look for aroids which is suitable for the plant. 

Pro tip: Keep adding Compost to the soil over time to protect the roots and encourage the health of the soil activity. 

Fertilizer

• Usually, Global Green Pothos plant likes to take the fertilizer to grow vigorously in yoru area like other tropical hosueplants. 
• Feed it with fertilizer about 2 times a year during its growing season, especially in spring and summertime. 
• I suggest using liquid fertilizers for the Global Green Pothos to stimulate the healthy growth of the plant. 
• Do not fertilize the plant in excess as it will add more salt to the soil which harms the plant’s growth.

Pruning

• The Global Green Pothos plant will produce aerial roots that help it grow faster about 10 feet long. 
• It also needs good support like a moss pole to climb on so that it produces new leaves in the plant. 
• Pruning is needed by this plant to encourage new growth in the plant. Sometimes, unwanted leaves appear on the plant. 
• Pruning will help in maintaining the healthy shape and size of the Global Green Pothos. When they are grown indoors, then they do not need much pruning as compared to outdoors. 
• Make use of sterilized scissors to trim the plant. Do not cut more than one-third of the plant’s foliage. 

Propagation 

• First, make use of clean and sharp sterilized scissors to take the stem cuttings from the mother plant.
• Then cut stem cuttings from the mother plant that should contain 2 to 3 nodes in every cutting.
• Remove the leaves from the base of the nodes and the remaining leaves in the cuttings. 
• Then, put the cuttings in the container that is filled with water at the bottom and leave the leaves above the water.
• Place your cuttings at a location where they can receive plenty of bright, indirect sunlight.
• Water your pothos once a week so that they grow well.
• After 15 to 20 days, you will observe tiny roots that will come from the nodes. 
• Then when it becomes 1 inch long, you can move it in the soil by making use of a well-drained potting mix for your plant.
• By planting the cutting in the soil, water the plant till the excess water flows out from the drainage holes.
• Last but not least, place the plant in bright indirect sunlight so that it grows well.

Pro tip: You can resume watering after 10 to 15 days to keep the global green pothos healthy. 

Common Problems with Global Green Pothos 

Global Green Pothos will face various problems if the plant does not receive proper care. It leads to various pests, diseases, and other problems explained below. These problems can cause severe damage if they are not treated on time. So, look after those common problems with the Global Green Pothos to prevent them. They are as follows:

Yellow leaves

• Yellow leaves appear in the plant because of an excess supply of water to the plants. 
• Check the moisture of the soil before watering the plant. Insert the finger about 1-2 inches deep, and if the soil is dry, then only water the plant. 

Variegation Loss

• If the plant does not receive plenty of sunlight for its growth, then it leads to a loss of variegation in the plant. 
• So, it is suggested to change the plant location so that it can receive a good amount of bright indirect sunlight.  

Legginess

• Legginess is one of the common problems of various houseplants. It means that the plant has no leaves but only long vines. 
• The best thing to do to prevent these issues is to prune the plant on time. Remove the leggy growth from the plant.

Pests 

• Various pests come to a plant to spoil its growth by sucking its fluid to satisfy its hunger. 
• Some pests like mealybugs, aphids, and thrips will weaken the plant’s growth and it will die with time.
• So, make use of any horticultural oil such as neem oil on the plant to treat these issues. 

Diseases

• Last but not least, a few diseases like fungal or bacterial infections affect the plant’s growth. 
• It happens due to the root rot (Caused by overwatering). Treat the plant by feeding it with the right amount of water. 

Summing up the context 

In this guide, you come to know that Global Green Pothos are rare to find because of their popularity over the past few years. It tends to produce green-colored textured leaves in the plant.  The yellow stripes on the leaves look amazing. Like other houseplants, it needs a good caring routine like proper sunlight, plenty of water, warm climatic conditions, and occasional pruning to thrive well. 

So, are you ready to witness this appealing pothos variety in your area? If yes, then without wasting any time, read the guide. I hope you are clear with the guide. Read the whole guide properly for its good understanding. I will come back with another informative guide soon. 

Thanks for reading! Happy Gardening! 

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