Like other pothos plants, Jessenia pothos is toxic to humans and pets.
It also tolerates medium light well.
Also, avoid direct sunlight which will burn the leaves.
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Soil
Jessenia pothos requires a soil mixture that retains some water while still being well-draining.
However, these plants are known for being relatively drought tolerant and tolerate the occasional missed watering.
Cut back on watering during thefall and winterwhen the plant isnt actively growing.
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Temperature and Humidity
Native to tropical, rainforest climates jessenia pothos does best in warm,humidconditions.
Keep this pothos in temperatures between 65 to 75F and 50% to 70% humidity.
Fertilizer
Jessenia pothos grows best with regular fertilization during the active growing period.
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Apply abalanced liquid fertilizeronce a month during the spring and summer during watering.
For the amount to use, follow product label instructions.
Stop fertilizing entirely during the fall and winter dormancy.
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Pruning
Pruning is not required but is usually a good idea at some point to control growth.
It also helps to encourage a fuller growth habit if you desire.
Ensure you have a pair of sharp pruning shears or scissors and sterilize them well beforehand.
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Never remove more than a third of the plant’s foliage at a time.
Save the healthy trimmings from your Jessenia pothos; they can be repurposed for propagating.
How to Propagate Jessenia Pothos
Jessenia pothos is easily propagated by rootingstem cuttings.
The best time to repot is the growing season: spring or summer.
Common Pests & Plant Diseases
Jessenia pothos are susceptible to a few common houseplant pests and diseases.
Watch out for signs of pests likemealybugs,scale,thrips, andspider mites.
Also, keep an eye out for signs ofroot rotwhich can occur when these pothos are overwatered.
However, like all plants it is possible to encounter some problems when caring for them indoors.
Keep an eye out for these common issues.
Yellow Leaves
There are several potential causes foryellow leaves.
The most common ones are overwatering, underwatering, and lack of light.
Is the soil of your plant consistently wet to the touch?
If so, overwatering is likely the cause.
Or is the soil usually bone dry before you get around to watering it?
If this is the case, you are probably underwatering your plant.
When it comes to light, remember that Jessenia pothos enjoys bright, indirect light.
verify that your plant is receiving several hours of bright, indirect light every day to encourage healthy growth.
If you arent already, fertilizing your plant regularly will also help to kickstart growth.
If Jessenia pothos do not receive enough light their variegated leaves may begin to revert to solid green.
This usually occurs in low-light conditions.
When it comes to pothos, the Jessenia is among the rarest.
It can be quite difficult to find and expensive to acquire if you do manage to find one.
Its this rarity that makes the Jessenia so popular among plant lovers and collectors.
Pothos are native to the tropical rainforest.
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