How to Grow and Care for Manjula Pothos

When Hansoti from the University of Florida set out to create the most breathtaking and variegated Pothos in the world, he came up with the Manjula. This plant is considered the jewel of the pothos family, and for a good reason.

Manjula Pothos Care

When deciding which houseplant to get, the level of care it needs is at the top of the list. In addition to being beautiful, the manjula pothos is relatively easy to care for. As a result, they make an excellent plant for first-time owners and seasoned hobbyists alike.

• Light: If you’re hoping for the bright and vibrant colored variegation in the leaves that make a manjula pothos as legendary as it is, you need to place them in bright but indirect sunlight. Be sure to turn them a quarter turn with every water so that no one side gets all the light.
• Water: Manjula pothos is not too picky when it comes to watering. First, water once the top 50% of the soil has dried out. Then, use your fingers to test the soil’s moisture weekly and water accordingly.
• Preferred Temperature: They prefer a temperature between 18°C to 30°C (64-86°F). So it’s best to prevent your home from getting too cold in the winter.
• Humidity: While they’ll be happy with around 50% humidity, they don’t mind a little more. So they may need to have a humidifier run in the winter if your house dips too far below 40% humidity.
• Fertilizer: A good dose of fertilizer in the spring before the growing season begins and once more in the middle of summer are great options for fertilizing them.
• Soil: Well-draining soil is vital. Be sure to use clean potting soil with 10% perlite in it to help keep the soil draining well.
• Repotting: It’s best to check your plant in the spring before the significant growth season begins. You’ll want to repot once they have run out of room to grow or roots are coming out of the bottom of the pot.

How to Propagate Manjula Pothos

One of the best things about owning a pothos plant is how simple they are to propagate. This is especially beneficial when they’re a rarer find, like the manjula pothos.

To propagate:

1. Take the end of one of the plant’s strands.
2. Locate two nodes and snip above the second one.
3. Remove the leaves from the bottom part of the cutting and place them in a clear glass of clean water.
4. Keep the glass in a well-lit space. You will need to change the water every few days to keep it clean and fresh.
5. Within a month, roots will grow from the node. Once they have been established, you can plant the cutting in fresh soil.

Common Problems With Manjula Pothos

Leaves Turning Yellow

A manjula pothos is known for its stunning white and green colored foliage, so if it’s turning yellow, it is cause for concern. But, on the other hand, they could be signaling that they need more water.

Another reason it could be turning yellow is too much fertilizer. When overloaded with fertilizer, they go into shock and slowly begin to die off. If this is the case, immediately remove it from the pot and rinse away all soil. Be sure to give the roots a good rinsing before repotting in clean soil. Hopefully, you were able to catch it in time, and the plant will recover.

Not Growing in Length

If you notice a stunt in the growth of your Manjula, there are a few reasons. The most common one is the plant is root bound within its pot. Take a peek at the bottom of the pot; if you see roots coming out of the drainage holes, it’s root-bound, and time to upgrade the pot.

Nodes are Close Together

While the manjula pothos looks similar to all the other types of pothos, there are some critical differences besides its striking foliage colors. For example, manjula has nodes that are much closer together than those of different kinds of pothos. There is also less space between the leaves, which makes them more beautiful when grown as a bushy plant instead of a trailing one.

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