The Cebu Blue Pothos: Care and Consideration

Cebu Blue Pothos are growing in popularity as houseplants. These striking plants have leaves that look green at first. But on closer inspection, you’ll notice that they change color in the light, ranging from silver to blue.

For this reason and their simple needs, you’ll see more and more Cebu Blue Pothos at houses around the world! These plants continue to grow in popularity because of their easy care and striking appearance.

At its most basic, the Cebu Blue Pothos is a tropical vine. Though it needs some warm conditions and moderately stable humidity levels, it thrives in most homes.

The Cebu Blue Pothos is named for one of its many native habitats, the Philippines. You can find it in the wild throughout much of Southeast Asia as well as some parts of Europe and Australia. In the West, it is generally an ornamental plant.

One of the attractive aspects of the Cebu Blue Pothos is that it can be trained to climb or wrap around objects. Amazingly, it can grow up to 40 feet tall if you let it, and can live for decades!

Should You Plant Cebu Blue Pothos Inside or Outside?

Cebu Blue Pothos are usually known as indoor plants. But the truth is that they thrive in many environments. To help them reach their full growth potential, consider planting them outside.

Cebu Blue Pothos tend not to be picky about indoor conditions. As long as they live between roughly 60-90 degrees F (16-32 degrees C), this variety will be comfortable. Keep them away from direct heat or air conditioning, which can cause them to burn or develop disease.

What Care Do Cebu Blue Pothos Need?

Generally, Cebu Blue Pothos are fairly hardy plants. This makes them an appealing house plant even for those who don't have a "green thumb".

They often bounce back from less-than-ideal environments and are highly adaptable. But like all ornamental plants, the Cebu Blue Pothos needs regular care to help it thrive.

Cebu Blue Pothos can grow excessively if left unchecked. Some plants grow up to four feet per season. The faster a plant grows, the more often it requires pruning to keep it in check and looking its best.

In the winter, Cebu Blue Pothos often go dormant and experience a major slowdown in growth. Repot the Pothos once its leaves begin splitting and reaching maturity. Hanging basket planters can help slow their growth for some time, making them a great choice for this display style.

Watering

The easiest way to water a Cebu Blue Pothos is to soak the soil thoroughly and water only once the soil dries out. You can check by inserting your finger up to the first knuckle into the soil. 

If the soil is completely dry, it is a good time to water a Pothos. Otherwise, it is best to wait. Overwatering can drown a Pothos, like almost any houseplant. Cebu Blue Pothos will start to wither, even curling their leaves, to tell you they need water.

Fertilizer

These plants are easy to satisfy when it comes to nutritional and mineral requirements. Common liquid plant fertilizer can help Cebu Blue Pothos thrive, especially during the growing season.

Many gardeners find that their Pothos do well without any extra fertilization, too. If you do feed a Cebu Blue, fertilize according to the product’s instructions in the spring and summer.

Cebu Blue Pothos enjoy a well-draining soil mix like other Pothos varieties. Perlite can help to improve soil quality over time. Sand and vermiculite can also help chunk up your soil mix, which can make ongoing care easier. Keep an eye on the pH to ensure it stays between 6.1 and 7.8.

Sunlight

Cebu Blue Pothos enjoy medium-light environments, whether indoor or outdoor. Many Pothos will grow in low-light conditions but won't thrive.

Indirect, bright light is ideal. Balanced sunlight exposure is key to a healthy Cebu Blue Pothos, since too much direct sunlight will scorch the leaves. It should be planted or placed somewhere without much nighttime light to let the plant rest. Remember that plants have a circadian rhythm just like people!

Humidity

The Cebu Blue Pothos has little preference when it comes to humidity. Normal indoor humidity levels are generally fine.

If you're worried that the humidity level in your home is too low, you can mist your plant directly. Many gardeners like to plant their Pothos alongside other plants to increase moisture levels. Wild swings in humidity levels, as well as excessively dry air, can cause problems for these Pothos over time.