Pothos Amplifolia ‘Silver Leaf’

Pothos Amplifolia ‘Silver Leaf’ Care

Epipremnum amplissimum ‘Silver leaf’

What is the plant

Pothos amplifolia 'Silver Leaf' is a unique member of the Araceae family. This unusual indoor liana, with its bright silver-green leaves, will make a wonderful companion for your plants! Whether it's greening up your windowsill or a shelf, Pothos promises you fast growth and colorful foliage with proper care.

Epipremnum amplissimum, also known as Pothos amplifolia ‘Silver Leaf’, is native to the wetlands of the dense rainforests of Australia and New Guinea. Long vines with lance-shaped leaves wrap around the trees of local forests. Each leaf is up to 12 inches (30 cm) long in the wild and usually up to 4 inches (10 cm) as a houseplant and is covered with silvery stripes. The plant is still considered very rare and if you have one in your collection, you are lucky.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

18°C - 29°C

Hardiness zone

10 - 11

Difficulty

Easy

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Water the plants after it is almost completely dry, but do not let it stay bone-dry. A great way to test the soil for dryness is to insert your finger into the soil. If it feels dry to the touch, it's time to water your friend. Pour in water until you see it flowing freely from under the pot.
Pruning
Pruning is not required, but you can remove leaves that have turned yellow from aging.
Fertilizer
During the active growth period (spring to early fall), fertilize your Pothos about once a month with a balanced water-soluble fertilizer. Fertilizers with an equal NPK ratio, such as 20-20-20 or 10-10-10 are best.

Disease diagnosis

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Sunlight
Pothos amplifolia grows well in indirect light and can tolerate semi-shade. The best place for the plant is about 6 feet (2m) from a window.
Soil
Pothos amplifolia 'Silver Leaf' will do well in loose, nutrient-rich soil. Most ready-made potting mixes will do, but the soil must be well-drained. Adding coconut coir and peat moss to the base mix is also a good idea.
Propagation
Being an Aroid plant, Pothos amplifolia has aerial roots. To propagate, cut off the part with a few leaves and at least one root and place it in water. Once the plant has developed more roots, you can transplant it into a pot with well-drained soil.

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Temperature
A room temperature of 65-85°F (18-29˚C) and slightly above average humidity are best for your ‘Silver Streak’ Pothos. If the temperature drops below this, the plant will stop growing.
Container
The pot for Pothos amplifolia should be 2 inches (5cm) larger than the plant's rootball. As the liana grows quite fast, it will take up all space. Remember about drainage holes and a pot saucer.
Fun fact
Epipremnum amplissimum cultivar is produced when the plant is immature, as the adult leaves lose their gray-green variegation.