Baltic Blue Pothos (Epipremnum pinnatum Baltic Blue)
Here is another must-have-now pothos for anyone who loves fast-growing, easy-care indoor plants! The Baltic Blue Pothos (Epipremnum pinnatum) is similar to the Cebu Blue Pothos. Still, its leaves are slightly darker green and develop fenestrations (lobes) on their leaves much sooner than the Cebu Blue Pothos. This indoor vine needs very little attention from you; water it when the soil is dry and provide it with bright indirect sunlight. Don’t forget to fertilize this aggressive grower when you notice new leaves forming! Try staking your Epipremnum pinnatum, as this may help the leaves develop lobes and become larger. Learn how to easily care for your Baltic Blue Pothos!
Baltic Blue Pothos
Here is another must-have-now pothos for anyone who loves fast-growing, easy-care indoor plants! The Baltic Blue Pothos (Epipremnum pinnatum) is similar to the Cebu Blue Pothos. Still, its leaves are slightly darker green and develop fenestrations (lobes) on their leaves much sooner than the Cebu Blue Pothos. This indoor vine needs very little attention from you; water it when the soil is dry and provide it with bright indirect sunlight. Don’t forget to fertilize this aggressive grower when you notice new leaves forming! Try staking your Epipremnum pinnatum, as this may help the leaves develop lobes and become larger. Learn how to easily care for your Baltic Blue Pothos!
Light
Baltic Blue Pothos prefers medium to bright indirect sunlight but can live in lower light conditions. However, the leaves will be smaller, and the vines will become leggy if the light is not bright enough. Epipremnum will keep their vibrant color defined if they receive more than 4 hours of indirect sunlight each day. If your space is light-challenged, try using LED (light-emitting diode) lights as a supplement light source. Avoid setting your pothos in the sun’s direct rays as their leaves will burn! Soft morning sunlight is all right, but only for a few hours while the sun’s rays are gentle.
Soil
Baltic Blue Pothos love loose nutrient-rich potting soil. Use a soil medium that can retain moisture but also allows for draining excess water to avoid root rot. Most pre-mixed soils will suffice. Make sure that there is plenty of organic matter, like coco-coir, peat moss, or shredded leaves, and avoid soils that contain moisture retaining crystals. The soil should also contain materials such as pumice wood chips, or coarse sand that is mixed evenly throughout the soil mixture. This will create tiny air pockets that aid in proper drainage and allow for healthy root development! If your soil drains too quickly, we recommend re-potting your Silver Vines into a compost-rich soil mixture with fewer drainage materials. Learn how to create your universal soil mixture for all your indoor plants!
Water
Water the soil thoroughly after the soil is almost completely dry. When the leaves first show signs of wilting, is the best time to add water. Make sure you add the water slowly and evenly making sure that all the soil can absorb the water! Water more often in the growing season and reduce the frequency during winter. If the soil becomes compacted, soak the entire root system (root ball) in a bucket of water for 10 minutes to help loosen up the soil. A great way to test the soil for dryness is to pick up the plant; if it feels very light, it is most likely time to water it! You will need to water more often during the summer, or if your Baltic Blue Pothos is living in a space that is consistently warm or hot. Make sure to check the soil for dryness every few days and water accordingly as you can never rely on a schedule!
Temperature
Most average household temperature ranges will be adequate for these indoor vines. However, if they remain in temperatures under 55℉, the cold air will stunt their growth. Prolonged exposure to cold temperatures can be fatal to these tropical indoor plants. Ideal temperatures for epipremnum are between 65-80°F. The warmer the temperature, the more likely your pothos will develop new foliage, but the quicker the soil will dry out, so keep this in mind. It is also a good idea to ensure good air circulation as stagnant air can cause fungal problems and invite pests to make a home on damaged and diseased foliage!
Humidity
As with most tropical indoor plants, pothos will benefit from higher humidity (50% -60%) but will do fine in average household air. Learn how to increase the humidity for your houseplants!
Fertilizer
Baltic Blue Pothos highly benefits from regular fertilizing. Use a weak solution of a complete liquid fertilizer every two weeks throughout the growing season. Do not fertilize during the winter months. Sometimes your indoor plants will grow all year long. If this is the case, fertilize them during this time with a ¼-strength diluted liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, or top dress the soil with worm castings or nutrient-rich compost. Learn more about how and when to fertilize your indoor plants!
Growth Rate
Baltic Blue Pothos are fast-growing indoor vines and can reach lengths of 12’+ when grown properly and given optimal care! Periodically prune back the vines to keep your pothos full and prevent leggy vines.
Pet Friend or Foe
Baltic Blue Pothos are toxic to pets. Foe!
Pro Tips
- Do not forget to water these plants! They will let you know they need water when their leaves start to wilt, or worse, start to turn yellow!
- Encourage the leaves to develop lobes by providing access to over 6 hours of indirect light each day!
- Take your trimmings after you prune your Baltic Blue Pothos and place them in the water! They will look beautiful while they develop roots. You can plant the rooted cuttings in the soil to grow a new plant!
- Increase the odds of successfully propagating pothos by planting 5-6 rooted cuttings (or more) into a 4” diameter nursery pot as a few might not survive when transplanted into the soil.
Baltic Blue Pothos (Epipremnum pinnatum Baltic Blue)
Baltic Blue pothos is a must-have plant for pothos or aroid fans who are looking for something new and different to add to their houseplant collections. This clone of Epipremnum pinnatum features rich green leaves that develop a bluish cast as they mature. As is the case with most pothos varieties, the leaves of Baltic Blue show off dramatic fenestrations as the plant grows, but this selection tends to develop these cuts earlier than other varieties.
Baltic Blue pothos is suitable for growing on a bright desk or tabletop when young — you can let its stems grow horizontally along a surface. Or you can grow it in a hanging basket, allowing the stems to gracefully trail down from the pot. Or, you can grow it up vertically on a totem or other support. It performs equally well no matter how you train it, making Baltic Blue one versatile plant! As is the case with most pothos varieties, it makes for a good tabletop plant at an early age, but if you grow it vertically, you can feature it in your home or office as a lovely floor plant.
Baltic Blue pothos is closely related to Cebu Blue pothos (Epipremnum pinnatum ‘Cebu Blue’), but it is a different plant. Baltic Blue tends to have darker leaves that fenestrate earlier. Cebu Blue has foliage that has a much more silvery blue cast.
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Baltic Blue Pothos Growing Instructions
Light
Baltic Blue Pothos can thrive in many light conditions. Ideally it grows best in medium- and high-light spots. (This kind of light creates a medium to strong shadow throughout much of the day). Too bright of light will turn the leaves greener than blue. Our Plant Hunter suggests growing it within 3 to 4 feet of an unobstructed east- or west-facing window where it will get at least 60 footcandles of light.
Water
Baltic Blue pothos, like other pothos varieties, prefers to dry out a bit (but not completely) between waterings. Never leave the potting mix should wet or saturated for an extended time. Overwatering causes stress in pothos, which results in the foliage going yellow prematurely. Check the soil moisture before you water.
Humidity
Baltic Blue pothos tolerates the average humidity levels found in most homes or offices. For optimal growth and performance, it’s helpful to boost the amount of moisture in the air in particularly arid conditions.
Fertilizing
Like other houseplants, Baltic Blue pothos benefits from twice yearly feeding, generally, every 6 months. Use a fertilizer formulated for houseplants or container plants. Follow the directions on the product packaging. You can fertilize it more often if you wish for your plant to grow faster. Never use more fertilizer (in terms of quantity or frequency) than the instructions on the product’s packaging recommend.
Pruning
Young Baltic Blue pothos from our farm have been grown in a mounded form to reduce the amount of damage to the plant in shipping. As it matures, this pothos variety begins to vine and can be displayed as a hanging plant or trained to grow up a peat post. If you like to keep your Baltic Blue pothos compact, simply pinch back new growth; this encourages the plant to branch out, becoming more full. You can pinch or prune it at any time of the year without worry of hurting the plant.
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Complement your Baltic Blue Pothos
Golden Goddess Philodendron
Golden Goddess philodendron features bold chartreuse foliage — a nice accent with the blue highlights of Baltic Blue pothos.
Little Swiss Monstera
If you love plants with fenestration (holes in the leaves), you’ll also be thrilled to raise this small-leaf climbing monstera.
Geo
Geo (Geogenanthus ciliatus) is a stunning new houseplant with purple-black leaves that looks good paired with practically any plant, including Baltic Blue pothos!
Is Baltic Blue Pothos the same as Cebu Blue Pothos?
These two varieties are different, though they’re both selections of the species Epipremnum pinnatum. In a side-by-side comparison, you’ll find that regular Epipremnum pinnatum has rich green leaves, Baltic Blue has darker, more green-blue leaves, and Cebu Blue has silvery-blue foliage.
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