Scientific Name Epipremnum aureum (golden plant which grows on the bottom of a tree) 'Global Green'
Common Name Global Green Pothos, Global Pothos, Marble Queen, Devil's Ivy, Ivy Arum, Golden Globe Pothos, Pothos Green
Origin Originates in French Polynesia
Description From a distance, you'll see glorious green leaves growing from a vining stem; look closer, and you'll notice marbled shades of green, with paler green in the middle and darker round the edges. These islands of brighter green really make this Pothos stand out; give it a spot with a decent amount of humidity, light that is bright but not glaring, and your Global Green Pothos will really glow. And since it is used to climbing over tree trunks in its natural habitat, you can get adventurous with moss poles or other climbing supports which will really make your Pothos stand out! Light Bright but indirect light is best, as this plant is not used to direct sunlight. If in a shadier location, water less frequently to stop it getting waterlogged. Keep an eye on the variegation to see that it's getting enough light; if you begin to lose variegation, your pothos will probably appreciate a brighter spot! Water Allow the top third of soil to dry out between waters; in a shadier location, allow about half to dry out. Keep an eye out for soggy soil in winter especially.
Humidity Average humidity is fine; don't mist this pothos, though a hose down once a month or so will help it keep its leaves clear of dust. Make sure you don't keep it too close to a radiator which could dry it out
Soil Use a well-draining soil with chunky bits like bark which will help it drain and get air to your roots. Repot every few years as the plant grows.
Food Feed every four waters in spring and summer; reduce to every six in autumn and winter. Temperature Average temperatures of 18-30°C are fine; make sure it doesn't get colder than 12°C in winter.
Pet-safe No, this plant is toxic to pets and small humans.
Sprouts Top Tips Allow this plant somewhere to grow to or something to grow up and it will deliver! It can have a spread of up to 8m in height in the right conditions. Alternatively, you can trim the ends to make entire new plants from the cuttings; just make sure there's a leaf and a node and your plant should be able to root anew!
This month we have been busier than expected, which is obviously amazing. We have worked with some amazing businesses, including a very nice doughnut cafe thats opened on College Green that you need to check out. We have welcomed Jazz to the team, she's already settling in amazingly. And we look forward to the end of the year for that ever so special quarter that is very very important to retailers like us up and down the country.
We have launched our first (hopefully monthly) ‘Letter from the Founder’ blog post. I talk about a string of bad luck, from water gushing from various ceilings in my life to a break-in, and also reflect on the incredible work we have done to win two awards earlier this year. I look ahead to what’s coming up in August, projects we are working on with our clients, and some thoughts about the rest of the year. And I give an insight into my brain, why I am who I am and why I’m so thankful for all the opportunities, passion and excitement that running Sprouts has given me as a founder and as a woman.