It still sports the same glossy heart-shaped foliage as the golden pothos, butthe variegationsets it apart.
The large leaves feature lighter, creamier yellow flecks compared to the deeper yellow of the golden.
Light
A big bonus with the Hawaiian pothos is its ability to survive in various light conditions.
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It’s apopular bathroom plantbecause of its ability to cope with shady spots.
Wet feet are a no-no for this plant.
If all you have is a dry, rocky mix, your pothos shouldn’t grumble.
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Water
Overwatering is the most common killer of Hawaiian pothos.
These plants can handle a little neglect, but standing water leads toroot rot.
Allow the soil to dry out fully before watering.
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If your plant’s leaves start to droop, that tends to be a sign they are thirsty.
If you wait too long, the glossy leaves might dry and brown along their edges.
These tropical plants aren’t fans of dry air, though.
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Pruning
You won’t have to get out the pruning shears with your Hawaiian pothos regularly.
Trim away yellowing or dead leaves to ensure all the energy and nutrients head to the healthy foliage.
Propagating Hawaiian Pothos
Pothos is the perfect plant to gift to friends and family.
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Not only can just about anyone care for them, but they are super easy topropagate from stem cuttings.
So watch out forsigns that it is pot-bound.
Pick a pot one or two sizes larger in diameter and depth.
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You might have to repot it as often as yearly with a healthy, mature plant.
But, if you overwater or overfeed your plant, they can be prone to gettingmealybug infestations.
Thankfully, treating the plant withinsecticidal soapor a biodegradable soapy water mixture tends to rid them of these pests.
It’s a good indication it’s time to let your plant dry out considerably.
Getting hold of a Hawaiian pothos will be more tricky than finding a golden pothos.
You might have to go to a specialist supplier rather than picking one up at a standard plant retailer.
But they aren’t so rare that they command premium prices.
The biggest issue is making sure the plant isn’t mislabeled.
Mixing up juvenile varieties of golden pothos and its cultivars is easy.
Hawaiian pothos is a cultivar of golden pothos.
They share similar care requirements and appearances, but a savvy eye can spot the differences.
But, the lighter yellow, almost creamy, variegation on the Hawaiian pothos sets it apart most.
The variegation on the golden pothos tends to be a deeper yellow hue.
Pothos species are known for their ability to handle low-light conditions.
However, they tend to do best in bright but indirect light.
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