Plant Care Manjula Pothos

Manjula Pothos

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Manjula Pothos has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower
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About Manjula Pothos

Feng shui experts say placing pothos in sharp corners or angles in your home can reduce anxiety and stress. 😌 A NASA/ALCA study on the use of common plants for indoor air purification also labeled them—along with Philodendron and spider plants—as the most effective in removing formaldehyde from the air. šŸ’Ø The genus name Epipremnum comes from the Greek roots meaning 'upon' and 'stump', since these plants are expert tree climbers! All parts of them are toxic, so be sure to keep them away from furry friends and small children.

Taxonomy

Epipremnum aureum 'Manjula'
Epipremnum
Araceae
Alismatales

Also known as

Epipremnum Happy leaf

How to care for Manjula Pothos

šŸ’¦ Water

How often to water your Manjula Pothos

Water needs for Manjula Pothos
0.5 cups
every 9

Manjula Pothos needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Manjula Pothos

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
ā˜€ļø Light

Finding light for Manjula Pothos in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Manjula Pothos: 6ft from a window
6ft or less from
a window

Manjula Pothos can tolerate being far from a window and light source.

Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŸ’Ŗ.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Manjula Pothos in your home šŸ”.

🪓 Nutrients

How to fertilize Manjula Pothos

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Manjula Pothos: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Manjula Pothos after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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šŸ’” FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Manjula Pothos is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Benefits of Growing Manjula Pothos →

Common Manjula Pothos Problems →


šŸ’¦ Water Needs

Manjula Pothos prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Manjula Pothos Water Frequency →

Manjula Pothos Root Rot →


ā˜€ļø Sunlight Needs

Manjula Pothos can tolerate being far from a window and light source. Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŸ’Ŗ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home šŸ”.

Manjula Pothos Light Requirements →

Manjula Pothos Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 šŸ‘¶ Toxicity

Manjula Pothos is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.


šŸ’Ø Humidity

Manjula Pothos doesn’t require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.

Manjula Pothos Humidity Needs →


🪓 Soil

Manjula Pothos does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Manjula Pothos →

When and How to Successfully Repot Manjula Pothos →

What Are Healthy Manjula Pothos Roots →


šŸ’© Fertilizer

Manjula Pothos should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Manjula Pothos →


ā„ļø Dormancy

It’s common for Manjula Pothos to go dormant in the wintertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.


šŸŒŽ Native Region

Manjula Pothos is native to tropical China through Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands.


ā¬†ļø ā¬‡ļø Growth Pattern

Manjula Pothos has long, trailing foliage which makes them a great addition to a hanging planter. The newest growth will emerge from the tip of the stems.

Manjula Pothos Lifecycle →

Manjula Pothos Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Manjula Pothos →


šŸŒ¦ļø Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Manjula Pothos can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-12b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Manjula Pothos Temperature Tolerance →

Manjula Pothos Hardiness Zones →

Is Manjula Pothos a Weed? →


🌱 Propagation

Manjula Pothos can be propagated by the stem method. To propagate:

  • Make a cut just above the node. The node is the break in the stem where the leaf emerges.
  • To get the cutting to root, you can either:
    • Place the cutting in water until roots emerge and are ~2ā€ long and then transplant into well-draining soil, or
    • Place the cutting directly into well-draining soil and water when dry.

How to Propagate Manjula Pothos →


šŸ‚ Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Manjula Pothos, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Manjula Pothos

Manjula Pothos

Manjula Pothos


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 6ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4ā€ pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Manjula Pothos has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower 9
Manjula Pothos has a Survivor plant personality Survivor 7
Manjula Pothos has a Easy to propagate plant personality Easy to propagate 7
Manjula Pothos has a Browns easily plant personality Browns easily 1
Manjula Pothos has a Large, lush leaves plant personality Large, lush leaves 1
@mrsdexter avatar
@@mrsdexter
leaf-1 1 Plants
xp 68 XP
globe Berlin, WI
03/27/2022

Beautiful leaves, grows quickly and can get very large
Somewhat hard to find, when found can be pricey, but I found mine at a local Walmart

Fast grower Fast grower
Survivor Survivor
@Yvette avatar
@@Yvette
leaf-1 34 Plants
xp 3,676 XP
globe Crowborough, England
02/24/2022

Haven’t had my Pothos for that long turned up in very soggy soil leaving me with browning on the leaves and had to repot and remove the browning leaves, but I’m hopeful that this plant with thrive once it’s recovered.

Fast grower Fast grower
Survivor Survivor
Browns easily Browns easily
Easy to propagate Easy to propagate
@Nallon avatar
@@Nallon
leaf-1 27 Plants
xp 3,897 XP
01/20/2022

They’re generous plants that provide beautiful foliage. Easy to grow from props too, mine came from Etsy and have been such forgiving, easy care plants. I’ve used a mix of bark, potting mix and pearlite in a terracotta pot for best results!

Easy to propagate Easy to propagate
Survivor Survivor
@suppptate avatar
@@suppptate
leaf-1 25 Plants
xp 694 XP
globe Oklahoma City, OK
12/09/2021

Every single leaf is highly unique!

Easy to propagate Easy to propagate
Survivor Survivor
Fast grower Fast grower
@Megan avatar
@@Megan
leaf-1 29 Plants
xp 14,740 XP
globe Washington, DC
11/24/2021

Pretty easy! Likes to dry out between watering. Pretty hearty. Mine has lost a couple of leaves but the ones that are still there look great. Doesn’t seem to be the fastest grower.

@amyloudxn avatar
@@amyloudxn
leaf-1 57 Plants
xp 3,018 XP
globe Chermside, Queensland
11/02/2021

This one seems to need a LOT of indirect light in order for it to grow big paddley leaves but it’s so worth it when each leaf is bigger than the last šŸ˜. I think the variegation is stable also (but could be wrong).

Fast grower Fast grower
Emma avatar
@Emma
leaf-1 9 Plants
xp 164 XP
07/11/2021

This was one of my first plants, and i have not killed it yet. It was the first plant i propagated and it went pretty well.

Fast grower Fast grower
Easy to propagate Easy to propagate
Survivor Survivor
@annabelleborm avatar
@@annabelleborm
leaf-1 4 Plants
xp 573 XP
globe Mercer Island, WA
04/24/2021

Survived me forgetting to water it for 3 weeks. Grows very quickly in the spring and summer. Had some problems with pests but was my fault I think.

Fast grower Fast grower
Easy to propagate Easy to propagate
Survivor Survivor

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