Araceae
Glacier Pothos (Epipremnum aureum 'Glacier')
Epipremnum aureum 'Glacier'
Give it medium to bright indirect light: unlike green pothos, it does not do well in low light. Water about once a week, when the top 2-5 cm of soil is dry, and never leave it standing in water. Keep it between 18 and 24 C, away from frost, in a free-draining mix. Around 50% humidity is ideal, though it copes with drier rooms. Feed monthly in spring and summer and pinch back the tips a few times a year to keep it full.
Every 7 days
Partial shade
15° - 27°C
40% - 60%
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What is Glacier Pothos?
Glacier Pothos (Epipremnum aureum 'Glacier') is a easy-care plant from the Araceae family. Glacier is a compact variegated cultivar of golden pothos (Epipremnum aureum). Its leaves are small and fairly round, about 5-10 cm long, splashed with white, cream and silver-grey over olive to deep green. The white areas fade softly into the green instead of ending in a sharp line, which gives the...
Glacier Pothos grows up to 1.8m, watering every 7 days, 15°C – 27°C, 40–60% humidity. It is suitable for indoor environments and not safe for pets.
Unlike many tropical plants, Glacier Pothos tolerates watering mistakes. Best for beginners. Without precautions, ingestion can cause irritation in pets. Keep out of reach of cats and dogs. Without adequate drainage, root rot can develop within 14 days.
How to Care for Glacier Pothos?
TLDR: Glacier Pothos needs Partial shade, watering every 7 days, and temperatures between 15-27°C with 40-60% humidity.
How Often Should You Water Glacier Pothos?
Water when the top 2-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly once a week in spring and summer and less in winter. Let the pot drain fully before putting it back in its cover pot or saucer. Constantly wet soil leads to root and stem rot.
How Much Light Does Glacier Pothos Need?
Place it in medium to bright indirect light, such as near an east-facing window or a little back from a south or west window. In low light it grows leggy and loses variegation; direct midday sun burns the white parts of the leaves.
What Is the Best Soil for Glacier Pothos?
Use a well-draining mix, such as three parts potting mix to one part perlite (or equal parts if you tend to overwater). A pot with drainage holes is essential.
What Pot Should You Use for Glacier Pothos?
A small pot with drainage holes, only slightly larger than the root ball, or a small hanging basket. Move up just 5-8 cm in diameter when repotting.
Care Schedule
Fertilize
Every 30 days
Repot
Every 730 days
What Is Glacier Pothos and Where Does It Come From?
Glacier is a compact variegated cultivar of golden pothos (Epipremnum aureum). Its leaves are small and fairly round, about 5-10 cm long, splashed with white, cream and silver-grey over olive to deep green. The white areas fade softly into the green instead of ending in a sharp line, which gives the leaf a frosted look and a slight silvery sheen. New leaves often open mostly creamy white. It is easily confused with 'N'Joy' and 'Pearls and Jade': N'Joy has larger leaves with clean-edged white blocks, and Pearls and Jade has narrower, smaller leaves with grey-green speckling. Glacier grows slowly and stays dense and bushy, so it suits shelves, desks and small hanging pots.
How to Propagate Glacier Pothos?
Stem cutting
Rooting is slower than in green pothos because the white parts of the leaves have less chlorophyll. Choose cuttings with some green on the leaves. Several cuttings in one pot make a fuller plant.
- 1 Cut a healthy stem with 3-4 leaves and at least one node, just below a node
- 2 Remove the lowest leaf so the node is exposed
- 3 Put the cutting in water or in moist, well-draining mix
- 4 Keep it warm and in bright indirect light
- 5 Move it to soil once the roots are 2-5 cm long
Materials needed:
Water propagation
Keep the glass in bright indirect light, out of direct sun.
- 1 Take a cutting with at least one node
- 2 Place the node under water in a clear glass
- 3 Change the water every week
- 4 Pot it up when the roots reach 2-5 cm
Materials needed:
How Big Does Glacier Pothos Grow?
TLDR: Glacier Pothos can reach up to 1.8m tall with Slow growth rate.
Max height
1.8m
Growth rate
Slow
Foliage
Evergreen
Warning: Toxic Plant
This plant can be toxic if ingested. Keep out of reach of:
Plant Uses
Ornamental
Great for decoration
Air Purifying
Improves air quality
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What Diseases Commonly Affect Glacier Pothos?
TLDR: Glacier Pothos is susceptible to 6 known diseases. Monitor regularly for early detection.
Root Rot
Root rot is a serious fungal disease that affects the root system of plants, causing them to decay and die. It is primarily caused by overwatering, poor drainage, or soil-borne fungi such as Pythium, Phytophthora, Rhizoctonia, and Fusarium. The disease thrives in waterlogged conditions where roots are deprived of oxygen, making them susceptible to fungal infection.
Leaf Spot
Leaf spot is a common fungal disease caused by various pathogens including Alternaria, Ascochyta, Colletotrichum, Septoria, and Venturia. It primarily affects leaves, causing discolored spots that can lead to premature leaf drop if left untreated.
Mealybugs
Mealybugs are small, soft-bodied insects covered with a white, waxy, cottony material. They are common pests of houseplants and outdoor plants in mild climates. These sap-sucking insects feed on plant tissue, causing damage, stunted growth, and can lead to plant death if left untreated. They produce sticky honeydew which attracts sooty mold.
Spider Mites
Spider mites are tiny arachnids (less than 1/20 inch long) related to spiders and ticks that feed on plant sap. They thrive in hot, dry conditions and can cause significant damage to ornamental and vegetable plants. During severe infestations, crop losses can reach 14% or higher as these pests disrupt vital plant processes including photosynthesis, carbon dioxide absorption, and transpiration.
Fun Facts
Glacier is one of the less common pothos cultivars and is often sold by mistake as N'Joy or Pearls and Jade.
Its white leaf areas have a faint silvery sheen that shows best in bright light.
New leaves often open almost entirely creamy white and gain more green as they mature.
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Glacier pothos?
How do I tell Glacier pothos from N'Joy and Pearls and Jade?
Is Glacier pothos toxic to cats and dogs?
Why is my Glacier pothos losing its white variegation?
Why does my Glacier pothos grow so slowly?
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