The Cebu Blue pothos is a stunning variety of pothos with lush leaves that are much more slender than most other pothos plants. While their natural habitat is in the humid jungles of Southeast Asia, the Cebu Blue grows beautifully indoors.
Come and take a dive into this Cebu Blue pothos care guide to learn how you keep your plant looking fabulous.
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The beautiful Cebu Blue pothos plant gets its name from the plant’s native habitat which is the stunning Cebu Island located in the Philippines. The lovely silver-blue hue of this plant also is indicated in its name. This houseplant is easy to care for and proliferates quickly!
Cebu Blue pothos plants are considered to be a type of evergreen vine variety. Epipremnum pinnatum ‘Cebu Blue’ is the Cebu Blue pothos’ scientific name in the Araceae family. While the plant grows naturally outdoors in its Asian homeland, it does surprisingly well indoors. It is also considered an invasive species outside of its natural habitat, so please be responsible and keep your Cebu Blue pothos as an indoor plant!
Quick Facts
- Common Name: Cebu Blue Pothos
- Scientific Name: Epipremnum pinnatum ‘Cebu Blue’
- Mature Size: trailing or climbing up to 8 feet long indoors
- Sunlight: bright, indirect light
- Water: when top 2 inches of soil are dry
- Soil: well-draining soil that holds onto moisture
- Temperature: 60°F-80°F with moderate humidity
- Propagation: leaves, cuttings
- Hardiness Zone: 9-12
- Toxicity: toxic to humans and pets
Growth Pattern and Habits
Unlike other pothos, Cebu Blue leaves have a crinkled texture. Because of this characteristic, the blue-silvery iridescence can sparkle and appear to glow in the right light!
Cebu Blue pothos has two different growth phases. These growth phases are termed juvenile and mature. A Cebu Blue can be identified in its juvenile growth phase by its oval shaped leaves that are thin, long and colored an attractive silvery blue.
A mature Cebu Blue pothos’ leaves will begin to change as it becomes more established. This happens most often when the plant is grown outdoors. The mature phase is characterized by its leaves which are much larger, a deeper forest green and the appearance of fenestrations.
The time it takes for this plant to mature is not precisely known but it can take upwards of twenty years. You may notice your mature Cebu Blue pothos developing split leaves. This phenomenon does not occur in all indoor Cebu Blue pothos plants, however there are a couple of ways in which to encourage the formation of fenestrations. Cebu Blue pothos fenestrations look very similar to the deep ones that are characteristic of Monstera deliciosas.
