EPIPIN-CEB-20260724-AP-001
Epipremnum pinnatum 'Cebu Blue'
Acquisition & provenance
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Acquired: Jul 25, 2026
Acquisition label: Pothos Cebu Blue
Seller: Plantrums
Channel: Plantrums
Sources: Plantrums (Propagator)
Price: USD 4.92
Linked acquisition: cms3pgtux001413mpf1ppj0z4
Identity
Epipremnum pinnatum 'Cebu Blue'
Confidence: uncertain
Author citation: (L.) Engl.
Status: ACTIVE
Type: ACQUIRED_PROPAGATION
Location: LOC-TGH-01 · Violet Greenhouse
Propagated: Jul 23, 2026
Stock: —
View lineage graphAliases
Blue Pothos · common name · probable
Cebu Blue Pothos · common name · confirmed
Epipremnum pinnatum 'Cebu Blue' · trade name · confirmed
Current substrate
Unknown substrate
Substrate history (0)
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Plant Health Timeline
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Timeline status
Recently active
Health trend
Healthy
Age in collection
19 days
Last observation
Today
Last watering
Today
Last photo
No data
Last bloom
No data
Bloom cycles
0
Propagations produced
0
Unresolved issues
0
Watch items
0
Longest quiet period
4 days
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July 2026
August 2026
Quarantine
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Care
Last watering, open conditions, and recent care history.
Last watered
Aug 14, 2026
Next estimate
Aug 24, 2026
Open conditions
0
Recent care history
watered · Aug 14, 2026
pest check · Aug 13, 2026
propagation check · Aug 12, 2026
propagation check · Aug 9, 2026
watered · Aug 4, 2026
propagation check · Aug 4, 2026
propagation check · Jul 30, 2026
Husbandry
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Easy-climbing aroid; give bright filtered light, airy mix, and modest watering.
Location compatibility
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Full husbandry guide
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Quick summary
- Water
- Water when partly dry
- Light
- Bright indirect light
- Toxicity
- Likely toxic if ingested
- Care notes
- Easy-climbing aroid; give bright filtered light, airy mix, and modest watering.
Watering
- Cadence
- Water when top 2-5 cm (1-2 in) is dry.
- Moisture level
- Evenly moist, never soggy.
- Drought tolerance
- Moderate; can dry a bit between waterings.
- Wet/dry cycle notes
- Soak thoroughly, then drain completely; reduce if growth slows.
- Seasonal adjustments
- Water less often in cool, low-light months; increase slightly in active growth.
Light
- Intensity
- Bright indirect light; tolerates medium light.
- Duration
- About 10-14 hours of bright ambient light.
Temperature and hardiness
- USDA zone
- Not frost-hardy; grow as indoor tropical or outdoor only in warm frost-free climates.
- Cold tolerance
- Best above 15 C (59 F); brief cool spells tolerated but not ideal.
- Heat tolerance
- Handles warm indoor conditions if humidity and watering are adequate.
- Frost sensitivity
- Highly frost-sensitive; damage likely below 10 C (50 F).
- Overwinter instructions
- Keep warm, bright, and drier; avoid cold drafts and wet media.
Humidity
- Range
- 40-70% RH preferred.
- Dry air tolerance
- Moderate; survives average home humidity but may leaf-edge crisp.
- Misting notes
- Misting is optional and temporary; use humidifier or pebble tray if air is very dry.
Soil and medium
- Preferred medium
- Chunky, fast-draining aroid mix with bark, coco chips, perlite, and some peat or coir.
- pH preference
- Slightly acidic to neutral, about pH 5.5-7.0.
- Drainage needs
- Very free-draining with good aeration.
- Growth substrate habit
- Climbing epiphyte-like aroid; benefits from a support pole or totem.
- Substrate recipe notes
- Use an airy mix that dries from the top while retaining slight internal moisture.
Fertilization
- Type
- NO_FERTILIZER_RECOMMENDED
- Strength
- Low to moderate only if growth is vigorous; many plants do well with minimal feeding.
- Frequency
- Monthly at most during active growth, if feeding at all.
- Seasonal schedule
- Skip or greatly reduce in winter or low-light periods.
- Micronutrient notes
- A balanced fertilizer with trace elements is sufficient; avoid heavy salts.
Repotting
- Interval
- Every 1-2 years, or when roots fill the pot.
- Pot type
- Pot with drainage holes; use a stable pot if climbing.
- Root sensitivity
- Moderately sensitive; handle roots gently and avoid over-potting.
- Dormancy consideration
- Repot during active growth when recovery is fastest.
- Division guidance
- Division is possible but usually unnecessary; cuttings are easier.
Propagation
- Preferred methods
- Stem cuttings with at least one node; air layering; tissue culture commercially.
- Difficulty
- Easy.
- Expected success
- High with warm temperatures, humidity, and fresh nodes.
- Optimal timing
- Spring through early summer.
- Rooting hormone notes
- Optional; helpful but not required for node cuttings.
- Tissue culture notes
- Used for uniform stock; acclimation may be needed for tissue-cultured plants.
Pests and disease
- Common pests
- Spider mites, mealybugs, scale, thrips, fungus gnats.
- Common diseases
- Root rot, bacterial leaf spot, fungal leaf spots, occasional stem rot.
- Treatment notes
- Improve airflow, remove damaged tissue, isolate infestations, and correct overwatering first.
- Susceptibility level
- Moderate; generally resilient but sensitive to chronic wet roots.
- Preventative practices
- Use clean tools, quarantine new plants, let mix partially dry, and provide bright light.
Toxicity
- Pets
- Likely toxic to pets if chewed; keep out of reach.
- Humans
- May cause mouth and stomach irritation if ingested.
- Sap irritant
- Sap may irritate sensitive skin.
- Edible?
- Not considered edible; avoid ingestion.
Dormancy and blooms
- Dormancy behavior
- No true dormancy; growth slows in cool or low-light conditions.
- Typical bloom season
- Rare indoors; flowering is uncommon in cultivation.
- Bloom duration
- If it blooms, the inflorescence is short-lived.
- Fragrance
- Usually not notable indoors.
- Rebloom tendency
- Very uncommon in home culture.
- Bloom triggers
- Mature size, climbing support, warmth, and high light may encourage flowering.
- Pollinator notes
- Typical aroid pollination; not usually relevant in indoor culture.
Growth habit
- Growth habit
- Climbing evergreen vine with juvenile blue-gray leaves; may develop split leaves when mature.
Conservation and collection status
- Rarity
- Uncommon to moderately common in houseplant trade.
- Conservation status
- Not assessed here; no reliable conservation claim made.
- Reference links
- POWO: https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:87046-1; GBIF: https://www.gbif.org/species/2868272
- Protected species notes
- Check local rules for wild collection and transport if sourcing plants or cuttings.
- Collection restrictions
- Follow phytosanitary and import rules for live plants and cuttings.
- Import/export concerns
- May require pest inspection, soil restrictions, and documentation for cross-border shipment.
- Invasiveness
- Can naturalize in warm humid regions; avoid outdoor release where frost-free.
- Native range notes
- Species is native to parts of Southeast Asia and nearby regions; cultivar origin is horticultural.
Sport / mutation
Status: NONE
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Parents
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Children
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