How to Care for Pearls and Jade Pothos?

How to Care for Pearls and Jade Pothos? Epipremnum aureum ‘pearls and jade’, commonly known as Pearls and Jade pothos plants have a special status in the pothos category due to their luxurious-looking leaves. The leaves of pearls and jade pothos plants have variegations in the color green and white like pearls. These are the popular sport of the marble queen pothos that originated first in the University of Florida.

Key takeaways:

• The pearls and jade pothos plants are similar to the satin pothos.
• The pothos and jade plants have small sizes with 3 inches long leaves.
• These plants are easy to grow and care same as Syngonium Pink Splash because they are mutated varieties and the plants need some specific care to get them growing well.
• These pothos plants have trailing habits.

Let’s look at the caring procedure of pearl and jade pothos plants.

Overview of the pearls and jade pothos plants 

The pearls and jade pothos plants have a family Araceae and are perennial vine-like plants. The plants get to the height of about 6-10 feet in the conditions of partial sunlight, moist well-drained soil that has acidic pH. The pearls and jade pothos plants have toxicity; they are toxic to pets. The plants grow at a slow speed and are particular for the conditions to grow in.

How to Care for Pearls and Jade Pothos?

Pearls and jade pothos plants need water but avoid overwatering only when the top inch of soil gets dry. The fertilizer that is used should be well-balanced. Use a pot with good drainage holes and place the pot in a spot that has indirect bright sunlight. The humidity should be high and not fall below 70%, the temperature range should be 60 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit. The roots of pearl and jade pothos plants can get root bounded so repot the plant when the pothos have grown well. The potting soil mix should have a good amount of nutrients and good-draining power. 

Let’s look at each one 

Light requirements 

The pearls and jade pothos plants need a light that is bright and indirect sunlight on a regular basis. The plants have leaves that are sensitive to direct sunlight and may cause burns on the leaves. The pot of pearl and jade plants should be placed in the spot where the sunlight is abundant but the plant gets little shade too. The north-facing window and east-facing window are good ones for the pearl and jade pothos plants. You can also use sheets or curtains to protect the plants from the strong noon sun rays. 

Watering 

These pothos plants get easily overwatered. If the top one to two inches of soil is not dry then there are chances that the plant gets overwatered on further watering. It is important that you consider the time of year and the season and water the plant accordingly. The summer heat and the strong heating hours can make the plant get easily so water the plant one or two times a week. Reduce this to one time every two weeks. 

To know more about the plant world, you may also read related articles, Manjula Pothos vs Marble Queen (Differences and Similarities)

Temperature and humidity 

The pearls and jade plants need temperatures that lie within the range of 60 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit. The plant loves warm and humid conditions as they are tropical plants. Don’t let the temperature fall enough as that will make the plant leggy and lead to cold shock.

The plants will get frozen at low temperatures. You can move the plant to a warm spot if the temperature is cold or take it indoors if it is frosting outside if the temperature is too low. The temperature too high can lead to discoloration in the pothos plants. You can move it to a shady or cold area, near the air conditioner but do not keep it too close.

Don’t let the air get too dry for the plants and spray the plant to give little moisture. You can also use a humidifier to increase the humidity.

Soil

The soil should be moist, dry, and porous. Soil should drain water well and don’t stay mushy or soggy otherwise the root will get rotted. You can add little sand and perlite to the soil to increase the drainage of the soil. The potting mix should have high nutrients but don’t over-fertilize the soil.

Fertilizing

The pearls and jade pothos plants are not heavy feeders and the plant needs fertilizer once in a while and not too frequently. The fertilizer should be well-balanced liquid fertilizer and used one time a month in the summertime. In the winter season, the fertilizer is not needed much so avoid fertilizing the plant during the fall season.

Pruning

Prune the pearls and jade pothos plant in the spring season. You can also trim the pothos plant in the summer season. Pruning will help you to keep the plant bushy and increase as the plants grow. Use clean sharp pruning shears to cut these plants. Cut the plant about one-third inch and not more than that which can harm the tissues of plant parts.

Common pests and problems

Spider mites, mealybugs, aphids, scales, and thrips, are the pests that attack the pearl and jade pothos plants. You can use pesticides or insecticidal soap to get rid of these pests. Avoid using chemical pesticides which can harm the plants too. 

Repotting 

When the plant gets root bound then depot the plant in a one to 2 inches larger pot than the previously used one. You can see the roots coming out of the drainage holes of the pot dont ignore this condition and repot the plant right away. Repot is mostly done in the springtime for pothos. The soil should be well-draining, moist, and clean.

Propagation 

You can easily propagate the pearl and jade pothos plants through the stem cutting which can be planted in the soil. During the summer season and spring seasons, propagate the plant by cutting the stem sections between 3 to 5 nodes, and removing the lower two leaves. Submerge the section into the soil with top leaves over the surface and water it every week one time. Use a well-draining pot and choose a spot with bright and indirect sunlight. 

Final thoughts on the context

The pearls and jade pothos plants are great additions to come indoors or in hanging baskets outdoors. The plants are easy to care for but giving them adequate care will make the leaves healthy and the plant bushier. We hope you find this article useful. Follow the above caring tips and do let us know how they wrecked for you. We are sure that pearls and jade pothos plants will grow effectively well with these measures. Happy caring!