Known for its striking beauty of stark white and deep green variegated leaves, a glacier pothos is on almost every plant enthusiast’s list. While the plant itself can be hard to come by, it is easy to care for once you have it.
The glacier pothos is fast-growing, rigid, and easy to propagate, making its allure much more appealing. Read on to learn more about how to care for these unique and memorable plants.
| Scientific Name | Epipremnum aureum glacier |
| Common Name | Glacier pothos |
| Origin | Soloman Islands |
| Plant Type | Vine |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Growth Rate | Fast-growing |
| Hardiness Zones | USDA Zones 10-11 |
| Humidity Levels | Moderate |
| Propagation Methods | Stem cutting |
| Toxicity | Toxic to pets |
| Mature Size | 6-8 feet long |
| Bloom Time | Spring, summer |
Glacier Pothos Care
Beautiful and unique variegated leaves are not the only thing that makes them so alluring. Thanks to its relatively low maintenance care schedule, many houseplant enthusiasts love the glacier pothos.
- Light: They prefer bright indirect light. The white and green variegation that they’re known for requires adequate sunlight to present itself.
- Water: Check the soil weekly—water when the top 2 inches of the soil are dry. Pothos is very rigid and can occasionally handle small amounts of drought or heavy water or two.
- Preferred Temperature: A temperature between 64-77 ° Fahrenheit (18-25 °Celsius) is ideal.
- Humidity: Pothos plants aren’t too fussy. They do well in 50% humidity but can survive just fine in more or less. The glacier pothos will do fine anywhere in your home with adequate light.
- Fertilizer: During the spring and summer growing seasons, feeding with balanced houseplant fertilizer will help them grow more quickly. However, it is not necessary to feed.
- Soil: They need well-draining soil. You can use a general potting mix and add 10% perlite. Also, be sure that the pot has plenty of drainage holes.
- Repotting: Glacier pothos is quick growing. Repot anytime the roots have begun growing out of the drainage holes on the bottom. Always use fresh soil and size up at least 1-2 inches in diameter for the new pot.
How to Propagate Glacier Pothos
Regarding rare pothos plants, propagating is a critical topic. Since it can be hard to find glacier pothos in stores, being able to create more from a mother plant helps others get these unique finds into their collections.
- To begin, remove a cutting that includes two nodes. Then remove the leaves from the bottom part of the cutting.
- Place the cutting in clean water in a glass jar and place it in a sunny place. Keep the water clean by changing it every week or ten days.
- Within a month, roots will emerge from the node. Allow the roots to mature and then transplant them into clean soil.
Common Problems With Glacier Pothos
While glacier pothos is relatively low maintenance and easy to care for, some problems may arise.
Disguinishing a Glacier Pothos from a Njoy
Glacier and njoy pothos look almost identical to the untrained eye. Both of them have stunning white and green variegated foliage. The difference is that Njoy is patented while the glacier is not. The glacier pothos also has pointier leaves and are smaller than Njoy.
Leaves Not Variegated
Glacier pothos needs to be grown in bright indirect light. They won’t produce the coveted white and green splotched leaves if they don’t receive enough sunlight. So move them to a sunnier spot and see if that helps.
FAQs
Glacier pothos is new and pretty rare. However, they can be found online on specialty rare plant shops and Etsy.
It is recommended not to use a self-watering water bulb to keep your plants moist. This can lead to overwatering and root rot. In addition, when soil stays wet, it’s also a breeding ground for pests and mold.
No. Using fertilizer too frequently and at high doses will kill your plant. They get nutrients from the sun, their soil, and minerals from the water. Using fertilizer too often can clog the roots, oversaturate the soil, and will slowly kill them. If they go into shock from too much fertilizer, they’ll turn yellow quickly before they die. Once a plant is over-fertilized, it’s hard to save.
