Common
name: "Taro Vine" or "Marble
Queen"
Latin name: Scindapsus aureus 'Marble Queen'
Native
to: A sport
Growth habit: A low trailing plant usually not over
18" tall. Vines can grow to10 feet in length.
Flowers: No
Temps: Normal indoor temps
Humidity: Not critical. Pests: Not affected by many
pests.
Lighting:
Pictured
Houseplant:
6" Pothos Marble Queen
Houseplant
Cultural
information: The Scindapsus or Pothos family is one of
the easiest plants to grow. Anybody can keep on alive. There are
four varieties of this plant readily available, Pothos Gold,
Pothos Marble Queen, Jade Pothos and the new... Neon Pothos. Their
all easy to keep. "Taro vine" requires a bit brighter
light than it cousin "Devils ivy" to keep it's white
coloration. Check for water weekly... applying enough water to run
out the bottom of the pot. Remove excess water. All members of the
Pothos family can grow quickly. Prune the vines when the become unmanageable
and root in water or vermiculite. Feed monthly with Peter's plant
food.
"Marble Queen" Pothos is available in 3",
4" and 6" containers as well as 6", 8" and
10" hanging baskets. Occasionally they can be found grown on
a totem pole.
