The Incredible Global Green Pothos: Guide & Tips

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The Global Green Pothos is a tropical plant that is easy to take care of and will brighten up any indoor garden. This houseplant is well-liked by people who collect plants because it has a unique look and feel.

This post will tell you all the most important things you need to know to take care of a Global Green Pothos plant.

If you want to buy one for yourself, you can choose from a few good options. Read on to learn more about the exciting things about this Epipremnum.

What Is Global Green Pothos?

Global Green Pothos is a favorite perennial from the Araceae because of its eye-catching variegation.

This tropical plant is known as Global Pothos, Global Green Aureum, and E. Global Green. Its botanical name is Epipremnum Aureum’ Global Green’.

Pothos plants are often called Devil’s Ivy, Devil’s Vine, Silver Vine, Marble Queen, Taro Vine, Silver Satin Pothos, and Golden Pothos. Some varieties of Pothos also look very much alike, as is the case with Global Green and Emerald Pothos. These tropical plants are equally stunning, but you do want to be able to distinguish between the two to get the plant you really want.

The best way to tell them apart is to examine the color of their leaves attentively. You should concentrate on where the light green variegation is concerning the dark green parts.

The dark green tones are on the outer sections of the leaves of the Global Green Pothos. Meanwhile, the inner and center regions have bright green variegations.

The Emerald Pothos, on the other hand, has the two hues reversed. The light green variegations are on the exterior of the leaves, while the dark green parts are in the center.

It will grow well in hardiness zones 10-12 when outdoors.

Origin And Family

Global Green Pothos plants belong to the Epipremnum genus in the Araceae family. Natively, it’s from the forests of Mo’orea in French Polynesia but has since become naturalized and grew on the forest floors of Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Pacific islands.

Aureum plants, first discovered in 1880, were once mistakenly classified as Epipremnum Pinnatum. After several years and multiple reclassifications, it was finally assigned to the genus Epipremnum Aureum.

In 2020, a private farm (Costa Farms) started selling it as the newest member of the pothos varieties. As of 2021, they officially received exclusive propagation rights for this new pothos variety.

Where To Buy

There are many platforms available to acquire the perfect plant for your collection, including a Global Green Pothos. You can find what you are looking for at local nurseries or online shopping sites such as Etsy.

You can buy a Global Green Pothos for as little as $5 for a rooted cutting or as much as $30 for a larger, more mature plant.

Global Green Pothos Plant Size

This common houseplant grows 8 to 10 feet tall and 4 to 8 inches wide and tends to overgrow. Place it near a window that faces east or west for the best plant growth.

Global Green Pothos Care Needs

Your Global Green Pothos will grow well when adequately taken care of. Known for its eye-catching variegation, this plant loves humidity and needs relatively dry soil to stay healthy.

This plant should be watered when the top 1 to 2 inches of the soil are dry. Deeply water the plant, letting the water run out of the drainage hole. For this rare plant to grow to its fullest potential, it needs bright indirect light.

Check out the detailed guide to care below for more tips.

Care Difficulty

Even though all plants need some care, most indoor gardeners think the Global Green Aureum is easy to care for. You can keep this plant in good health by ensuring it has the right amount of light and soil draining well.

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— 🪴Umi. (@moonprismmochi) June 20, 2021

Growth Rate

When grown indoors, the E. Global Green plant grows to 8-10 feet and develops the fastest during spring and summer.

Most Epipremnum species, including the Global Green, have a fast-growing speed.

Potting

You can choose a medium-sized pot made of plastic, terracotta, clay, or a hanging basket for your plants. You can also buy a moss pole for this climbing plant. At least one drainage hole should be in the pot, an essential requirement. If you leave your Global Pothos plant in wet soil for a long time, it could die.

Repotting

If you see roots coming out of the drainage holes as your Global Green Pothos grows, you might want to move it to a bigger pot. Because it flourishes quickly, you will need to repot your plant on average every 2 to 3 years.

When repotting your Epipremnum, use new soil so that its roots can take in more nutrients.

Soil

The Global Green Aureum is an easy-to-care-for plant that needs standard commercial potting soil to stay healthy. If you plan to prepare your own soil mix, we recommend that you add in some peat, perlite, and sand.

Your Epipremnum will like it if you keep the soil mostly dry all the time. Still, no matter what kind of soil it is, it needs to be able to drain and breathe.

Here are some suggestions for potting soil:

pH

You’ll want your soil to be between 6.1-6.5 (or neutral to acidic) in terms of pH. There’s not much reason to be concerned about using standard commercial potting soil, and this medium’s pH level is usually within the ideal range.

If you are concerned that the pH is excessively high for your E. Global Green, you can lower it with additives that contain sulfur or aluminum sulfate.

If the pH is too low, you can raise it using calcitic lime, dolomitic lime, wood ash, or baking soda.

Try measuring the soil pH to see if you need to adjust your growing medium.

Water

Your Global Pothos will want the soil to stay relatively dry between watering schedules. Feel out the dirt with your finger and check when the top 1-2 inches of soil is dry to the touch. If this is the case, thoroughly drench your plant until water seeps out from the bottom of the pot.

Overwatering is one of the most common causes of plant death indoors. When in doubt, it’s usually preferable to underwater than overwater Global Pothos. To ensure that your plant’s roots aren’t drowned, use well-draining soil and a pot with drainage holes.

Light

This easy-to-care-for houseplant prefers bright indirect light for approximately 6-8 hours daily. If left under more shining light for long periods, its leaves will get burned. If there’s a lack of light, it will grow slower, produce less foliage, and its leaves will be smaller.

If your Global Green Pothos isn’t getting enough light, you can move it closer to a light source or consider investing in LED grow lights. Here are recommended products for you to choose from:

Avoid putting your Global Green Pothos in direct sunlight, as this could severely damage or even kill it.

Fertilizer

Plants, like people, need more food when they are actively growing because they are using up a lot of their energy. For the Global Green Aureum, this growth spurt usually happens in spring and summer. During this time, you can apply a balanced liquid fertilizer once a month.

In the winter, you don’t need to fertilize because plants’ roots usually go dormant in the cold. This means they won’t need extra food for growth.

Propagating Global Green Pothos

If your Global Green Pothos has grown too tall, you may prune back the stem and set the cuttings aside for propagation! Below, we’ve listed step-by-step guides for different Global Green Pothos propagation methods.

Stem Cuttings In Soil

The easiest way to spread a Global Pothos is to plant stem cuttings right into the soil. This plant grows best from early spring to summer, so this is the best time to take cuttings.

1. Cut. Cut a portion of the stem with new leaves and at least one node attached. Without a node, your cutting won’t be able to sprout fresh leaves.

2. Disinfect. If available, dip the cutting into cinnamon or rooting powder to disinfect the wound and encourage faster rooting.

3. Plant. Stick the cutting into the sterile potting mix. Make sure that the nodes are buried.

4. Water. Water the soil and keep it moist, not soggy.

5. Maintain. Put your new plant in a shaded area with a lot of light and good airflow. It should get roots in about two to three weeks.

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Stem Cuttings In Water

The following are essential steps in water-propagating your Global Green Aureum:

1. Look for a healthy plant section with at least one node. Trim it off using clean shears.

2. Let your cut sit in a clear container with water. Make sure no leaves are wet, so they don’t rot.

3. While waiting for roots to grow, keep your cutting in a well-lit, well-ventilated area.

4. Refill the container when it’s empty or dirty. To produce roots, the plant nodes should be constantly exposed to water.

5. After 2-3 weeks, check to see if your cutting has enough roots to be planted in the soil.

Division

‘Division’ is a propagation method typically used for plants that have pups shooting out from the roots.

Follow these steps to separate the stem clusters of your E. Global Green:

1. Remove the plant from its pot, and you should be able to see the plant’s natural parts.

2. Use your fingers to carefully pull the pieces apart. You might need to cut any tangled roots with shears.

3. Plant each piece in a new pot with the same soil it is used to.

Humidity And Aeration

High humidity (50%-70%) is best for your Global Green Pothos.

Lack of humidity in houseplants is often characterized by crispy leaves and browning edges. Consider getting a humidifier, or place your plant in well-lit, naturally higher humidity spaces (such as bathrooms, kitchens, and laundry rooms).

Temperature

Temperature ranges between 65-85 degrees Fahrenheit is best for your E. Global Green.

Sudden temperature swings can be fatal for your E. Global Green. During the winter, close windows and seal any openings where cold drafts may enter. Don’t place your plant near appliances that emit heat.

Flowers

Without hormone treatment, pothos plants seldom blossom indoors. In fact, it was believed that the last time a pothos plant bloomed spontaneously was in 1964.

Toxic

Unfortunately, the Global Green Aureum has crystals made of calcium oxalate, which are harmful to cats, dogs, and people. You can expect pain and irritation in your mouth, throat, and digestive tract if you eat it. Most of the time, this plant is not considered dangerous to life.

Pests, Diseases, And Other Problems

The Global Green Pothos plant doesn’t get bugs, problems, or diseases very quickly. In the following sections, I’ll talk about some of the most common issues and pests that affect the Global Green Pothos and some ways to fix them.

Spider Mites

Spider mites are a big problem, especially for people who collect plants and have an E. Global Green. If your plant has spider mites, you’ll notice brown or yellow spots on its leaves, silky webs in the spaces between its branches, and leaves that take a long time to open.

Spray your houseplant’s leaves with a forceful stream of water to kill spider mites. Applying neem oil, horticultural oil, and insecticidal soap repeatedly can kill spider mites.

If you don’t want to use chemicals, ladybugs, lacewings, and minute pirate bugs can help you eliminate spider mites.

Scale Insects

Your Global Green Pothos might have bumps on its stems or leaves that look like scale insects. Once they are on a plant, these tiny bugs, which can be green, gray, brown, or black, don’t move around much.

If the problem isn’t too bad, you can stop scale insects from attacking your plant by mixing a teaspoon of neem oil with four cups of water. Use a spray bottle to give the plant a strong spritz.

Neem oil and horticultural oils may not kill the pests but will undoubtedly cause some damage to them. There are numerous insecticide sprays against scales that are regarded as safe to use indoors.

Mealybugs

Mealybugs are sometimes a problem on E. Global Green. Act quickly if you see these tiny parasites on any of your houseplants, which are often easy to spot because they look like white puffs on the leaves.

Pour some isopropyl alcohol on a cotton ball, and then rub it on the plant’s leaves and stem. Neem oil can also be a good spray to keep bugs away.

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— 🪴🌱K (@getplantywithme) November 9, 2021

Brown Leaf Tips

Global Pothos may have brown tips, which usually means your plant is underwatered or transpires rapidly.

Improve the humidity levels in your indoor growing space, or water your plant as soon as the topsoil dries out.

Brown leaf tips might also point to an issue with the plant’s roots, so ensure your plant has a breathable, well-draining growing medium.

Drooping Leaves

When the leaves on your Global Green Pothos start to droop, it’s usually because it needs water. In this case, watering your plant should bring it back to life, and it could also help make the air more humid.

Be careful! Pest-infested plants may have droopy and curling leaves at first, but later they will show other symptoms like spots, slow growth, and a general decline in health. If you think there might be pests, you should always look at the underside of the leaves.

Yellow Leaves

If the leaves on your Global Green Aureum are turning yellow, you may need to think about more than one thing to figure out what’s wrong. Are you giving your plant too much or too little water? Is there enough light for your plant? Have you recently fed your plant? Does the weather change quickly?

Bottom leaves that turn yellow could also mean that your plant is growing and the leaf has used up all of its energy. In this case, just pull off the yellowing leaves so the plant can focus on increasing new green leaves.

Root Rot

Most rotting roots are caused by two things: too much water and not enough drainage. Root rot is often fatal and can’t be fixed, so preventing it is the most important thing.

Plant your Epipremnum in standard commercial potting soil and keep it relatively dry. Water only when the top 1-2 inches of soil is dry to the touch.

Similar Plants

Love Global Pothos? Here are some other plants you could try that are similar:

Manjula Pothos: – This plant’s unusual look and feel will quickly brighten any space. It’s best to place this attractive plant in a hanging basket to showcase its leaves with swirls and splashes of green and white.

Marble Queen Pothos: – Team Pothos never runs out of Queens, and for a good reason: this plant is another magisterial-looking plant that looks great inside. It may be “royal,” yet it is pretty simple to maintain.

Neon Pothos: – This lovely plant is one of the most appealing indoor plants. Vibe with the splash of color it adds to your house, and enjoy the tropical atmosphere it brings.

Satin Pothos: – This variegated Pothos is another excellent plant. This plant is a winner when used as an accent piece because of its unique dark green leaves with silvery streaks.

Conclusion

Prized for its eye-catching variegation, Global Green Pothos is a beautiful decoration for your household. Following our growing tips, you’ll have no trouble growing this Epipremnum.

Do you have a Global Pothos in your collection? We’d love to see it! Please submit photos to [email protected], and we might post them on our blog!

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