Basic Information about your Epipremnum
Scientific name: Epipremnum pinnatum ‘Marble’
Common names: Marble Pinnatum, Variegated Dragon Tail
Plant type: Tropical perennial vine
Family: Araceae
Native range: Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands
Natural habitat: Tropical forests, where it grows as a climbing plant on tree trunks and along the forest floor
Difficulty level: Beginner to intermediate
Fun fact: When allowed to climb and mature, Epipremnum pinnatum ‘Marble’ can develop large, fenestrated leaves, and its marbled white-and-green variegation becomes even more dramatic with bright, indirect light
How to care for your Marble Epipremnum Pinnatum
LIGHT
It can survive in low light, but grows faster in bright indirect light.
WATER
Water it 2 times a week. Wait until the top substrate is dry
HUMIDITY
It grows well in low humidity, but high humidity between 40% and 60% will allow the plant to thrive and grow. .
TEMPERATURE
It prefers temperatures of 65 to 85 degrees.
FOOD
It likes to be fed monthly or every other month with a general houseplant fertilizer.
PET-FRIENDLYNESS
Pothos are harmful to pets. Digestion of this plant will cause irritation
Additional Tips*
This plant will benefit from a moss support or a coconut fiber support. Any type of support that can contribute to its growth pattern will help this plant reach maturity.
When this plant reaches maturity it tends to fenestrate.
This plant becomes semi dormant in winter so it will loose some leaves. Dont worry about it; it will bounce back on spring.
Use a well-draining substrate, such as a mixture of coconut fiber, perlite, pine bark, and activated charcoal. This ensures good aeration and prevents excess humidity.