This plant cannot withstand long bouts of cold temperatures below 55 degrees Fahrenheit.
Similar to all pothos plants, the Baltic blue pothos is considered toxic to humans and pets, especiallycats.
Baltic Blue Pothos Care
Here are the basic requirements to care for a Baltic blue pothos houseplant.
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Harsh direct light can cause leaf burn.
Soil
Choose asoil mixthat retains some moisture but is generally well-draining.
Water
Allow the soil to almost completely dry out between waterings and then water well.
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It’s always better to underwater a Baltic blue pothos than to overwater it.
Like many tropical aroids, this plant can developroot rotif chronically overwatered or kept in soggy soil conditions.
Using a tool like amoisture meterwill help you determine the soil’s moisture level.
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Temperature and Humidity
The Baltic blue pothos thrives in warm indoor temperatures.
These tropical houseplants are not cold- or frost-tolerant and should be kept in temperatures above 55 degrees Fahrenheit.
These plants prefer average or slightly higher humid conditions (60 percent is ideal).
Provide the plant with asmall humidifieror apebble trayfilled with water but avoid misting your Baltic blue pothos.
Use abalanced liquid fertilizerdiluted to half strength for the best results.
Stop fertilizing during the fall and winter months as the plant enters dormancy.
Remove stems with leggy growth to encourage new growth in those areas.
Take these easy steps.
Common Pests and Plant Diseases
Baltic blue pothos are not prone to many pests.
However, watch for signs of common houseplant pests likespider mites,thrips,scale, andmealybugs.
Also keep an eye on signs of fungal issues, such as stem and root rot occurring from overwatering.
Bacterialleaf spotcan also affect pothos.
Look for brownish or yellowish spots with yellow halos.
Avoid watering your plant from overhead and water at the base of the plant.
Other times it can be an indication that the plants growing conditions need adjustment.
Yellow leaves may mean the plant is getting too much or not enough water or light.
Spider mites and thrips can also cause yellowing leaves.
Cut yellow leaves off the plant.
Ensure your plant is not receiving intense afternoon sunlight.
Also, verify the plant is almost completely dried out between waterings.
If you are concerned, a small plant humidifier helps increase humidity.
This plant keeps its leaves small to conserve energy inlow-light conditions.
Move your plant to a brighter location and wait a couple of months for fenestrated growth.
It is also relatively adaptable and can withstand missing the occasional watering or fertilization.
Baltic blue pothos climbs as it grows.
In its native environment, its climbing vines can reach 20 to 30 feet.
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Pothos Diseases.Penn State Extension.
