The leaves of the pothos stand out from the crowd among houseplants due to their beautiful green and white variegation. The white in the plant has earned the plant the scientific name Epipremnum pinnatum ‘Njoy. This lovely variety is also simple to spread. There are areas of Australia and Southeast Asia where pothos first appeared naturally. You can also find this plant in certain areas of the United States.
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The green of NJoy is very bright. It differs from other pothos plants as its leaves are significantly smaller.
The amount of dappled light alters the number of variations. The green of plants that are cultivated in the dark becomes more saturated. As light levels increase, the variegation in the leaves becomes more pronounced.
Njoy pothos can reach heights of 50 feet or more in the wild; however, it stays much smaller indoors. It stands between 6 and 9 inches tall and can ascend or trail up to a height of 10 feet. Its trailing stems of heart-shaped leaves develop roots and expand graciously in the presence of soil.
Planting
You cannot grow N’Joy vine in the open ground since the proper growing conditions cannot be manufactured there. Most online nurseries and retail stores use plastic containers for their newly purchased plants. You can try it, too, for healthy growth.
Even if you start a plantation in a secured container and think your plant is safe, you must repot your plant to a more visually appealing and expanding container. This could help with water drainage and faster growth of the plant.
Pothos plants are incredibly simple to grow. You can train your N’Joy to develop as an indoor hanging plant, eventually relocating it to a basket. Follow the instructions below to initiate the plantation process:
- Unpot the plant.
- Tease the roots gently to free them.
- Grab the new container and fill the bottom with soil.
- Place the plant inside the container, then fill the spaces with extra soil.
- Put pressure on the foundation.
- Keep the top soil layer a few inches below the lip of the container.
- Give it a good soaking and let the water runoff through the holes in the bottom.
- Move the plant to its new home.
Light Requirements
Pothos N’Joy thrives in moderate to bright indirect light. The Pothos N-joy is adaptable to a wide range of illumination settings, even those with little to no sunlight. Some plant parents argue that this versatile plant can survive in dim conditions; however, it will likely lose its distinctive coloring, causing it appears ordinary.
Place the plant somewhere where it can get an indirect yet adequate amount of sunlight. These plants can absorb more available light by changing color to green. This ensures that the plant can continue to produce food and energy.
On the other hand, you should avoid every location that gets direct exposure to sunlight. Otherwise, the leaves of the plant change to a very light shade of yellow or perhaps white.
Whether you cultivate your N-joy indoors or outdoors, it is crucial to protect it from excessive exposure to sunlight. The sun’s ultraviolet rays will damage the plant’s leaves if they are allowed too much exposure.
N’joy prefers sunlight with a moderate amount of partial shade. You must position the plant in an east-facing window where it can receive sunlight for at least three hours each morning for optimal plant health and beautiful dark green foliage.
Watering Requirements
N’joy pothos plants are the happiest when let to dry out a bit in between waterings when cultivated inside. Once the top 2–3 inches of soil have dried up, give your plant a good soaking and let the excess water drain through the drainage holes in the container. Overwatering can cause root rot in pothos; therefore, you must ensure the soil doesn’t get too damp.
To avoid the hassle of watering your Njoy Pothos, you should also hydroponically cultivate it by placing its roots in a water tank.
Soil Requirements
Njoy Pothos thrives on a mixture of leafy, soddy soil, sand, and peat. When grown outside in tropical or subtropical climes, its invasiveness stems from the fact that they can thrive in a wide variety of soil types.
You must focus on drainage when cultivating the plant indoors. The soil in containers must drain extremely efficiently to prevent root rot and suffocation. Remember that water evaporates far more quickly in the open air.
Garden soil and standard potting soil fall short of satisfying this need. Therefore, it is necessary to use soil amendments.
For instance, you can use Perlite, the tiny white rocks often found in indoor plant soil. Soil aeration and drainage are enhanced by the use of this enlarged volcanic glass.
You can also include peat moss because it helps soil maintain moisture levels without adding unnecessary bulk. You can also switch to coconut coir, which serves the same purpose and is more environmentally friendly. Mix the high-quality potting soil with equal parts perlite and coconut coir, and then use it for planting.
Temperature Requirements
Because of their cold sensitivity, pothos is best kept in a warm room. If you want rapid, smooth growth, you must stay away from chilly, draughty indoor areas.
Since NJoy develops slowly at first; therefore, you must increase the temperature to help your plant grow. Daily highs should be around 65 degrees Fahrenheit for optimal development.
Pothos Njoy Fertilizer
Fertilize your plants every other week during the active growing season – spring and summer- with a diluted NPK 10-10-10 fertilizer. It gets difficult for the plant to grow in fall and winter. Therefore, you must reduce the dose of fertilizer to only once a month.
The following are some tips on fertilization that might come in handy:
Use a high-quality fertilizer once a month in the spring and summer.
Let it rest during the winter.
Check the plant’s leaves for any brown spots.
You can slice the shoots of a Pothos N’Joy into smaller pieces to start new plants. After all, pothos N’Joy plants can be difficult because they are not as widely available as other varieties.
Start by rounding up clean pruning shears or a pair of sharp scissors. The original plant’s stem will recover as quickly as its roots can develop; therefore, you must be careful while cutting it. Wash them with soap and water or a 5% bleach solution to eliminate any bacteria that could cause illness.
Pick a strong stem that’s loaded with leaves. A node is a bump in the stem where new leaves and roots will emerge. The bottom half of one of these pothos cuttings will be submerged in water or planted in soil; therefore, you must remove the leaves from that section.
Start rooted cuttings quickly by rooting them in water. Put the cutting in a glass of purified or distilled water until submerged. Keep the glass out of direct sunlight and in a warm room. It’s time to transplant when the roots are several inches long; however, it should take a few days.
Additionally, you can root in the soil, which promotes stronger rooting and reduces the likelihood of transplant shock later on. You can make the perfect propagation mix by mixing equal parts of vermiculite, perlite, and coconut coir.
Dig a hole and plop the cutting, pressing firmly to secure it. Maintain a wet soil environment to encourage new growth and facilitate later transfer.
Repotting
The sluggish growth rate of Njoy Pothos means it can go a few years between repotting. However, you must be careful.
If it gets rootbound, the soil won’t be able to retain even the small amount of water it needs to thrive.
You need to repot it into a container with at least one larger pot to give your Njoy plant room to grow. Never forget the need for proper drainage holes. Help it adjust to its new environment by using a fresh batch of potting soil and plenty of water.
You can repot your plant earlier if you see the telltale signals that it needs a new home. Among these are:
· Plants with roots that are too big for the holes at the bottom
· Encircling roots at the base of the planter
· No fresh growth of leaves
· Growth stagnation
· Breaking through the soil’s surface, where roots flourish
Pruning
Pruning a pothos vine is crucial for training the plant and keeping it under control as it grows. It’s best to tend to this in the warmer months of the year when plants are actively growing.
- Cut the stem to promote lateral development and a bushy, short plant. The best way to keep it growing straight is to train it up a sphagnum moss pole.
Cut away any stems that are in the way if you want a long trailing vine.
Use sharp shears to snip the Njoy plant’s stem over a leaf node.
Remove any wilted or otherwise damaged leaves.
Propagation
The Pothos NJoy is easy to multiply and propagate. Maintain a minimum of one node, and a leaf should. Keep them on the vine after snipping and make a clear way for them. You can do the same with Golden Pothos.Remember, the snips shouldn’t be too long. If you don’t want to take cuttings with a single node, which will maximize your plant material, keep your cuttings to a maximum of about 6 inches in length to avoid problems with rooting.The node, where the petiole meets the vine itself of your cuttings, should be submerged when you put them in water. Move the plant to a pot containing potting mix when the roots are approximately half an inch to an inch in length.
Common Issues
The following are some common issues that might damage your plant:
1. Yellow Leaves
Unhelpfully, yellow leaves could mean anything. It could be nothing more than the typical thinning of leaves as your plant makes room for the new growth or a symptom of something more sinister
Overwatering, which frequently causes root rot, is the most prevalent cause of yellowing leaves. Therefore, you must never allow your plant to sit in water. Use soil that drains properly.
2. Brown Spots
Brown spots could mean different things. It might be caused due to direct exposure to sunlight, or it might have left the plant dry between episodes of watering. When the plant is given too much fertilizer, it sometimes tends to revolt.
3. Wilting
Wilting plant hints at under-watering. The obvious solution is an adequate supply of water. Provide your plant with a generous gush of water, and don’t let the soil dry up completely in between waterings; instead, check its moisture level with your finger frequently.
4. Fading Leaves
For those who bought a N’Joy Pothos because of its beautiful variation, seeing that coloration fade away might be a humiliating experience.
Leaves lose their color when the plant is exposed to too much sunlight. They tend to produce more chlorophyll in low light, masking their natural coloring and making them look less interesting.
5. Toxicity
Njoy Pothos belongs to the aroid family; therefore, they are toxic in nature. Eating them can lead to stomach upset and other unpleasant side effects. Keep it in a terrarium if you think any of your pets or children would try to nibble on it.
Final Thoughts
N’Joy is the go-to houseplant if you want something that’s easy to cultivate but has a little more style than the standard issue. These miniature plants are ideal when space is at a premium. They are rare and prohibitively expensive compared to other cultivars, making them the ideal starter plant for collectors. Provide them with indirect, bright light rather than dim, shady conditions. Remember, the leaves can’t take too much time in the sun without getting burned. The shading will disappear under dim conditions. This plant thrives in environments with low-level fluorescent lighting, making it a great option for workplaces.
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