Epipremnum Manjula - The Jewel of the Pothos Family!
The Epipremnum Manjula is an absolute stunner that brings spectacular variegation and unique charm to any collection! This patented variety features gorgeous heart-shaped leaves adorned with a mesmerising mix of green, cream, silver, and white marbling that honestly looks hand-painted by nature herself. The wavy, ruffled leaf edges add extra dimension and texture that makes this variety truly special!
What makes Manjula particularly exciting is that compact, mounding growth habit that creates beautifully full, bushy plants! Unlike other pothos that just grow long and leggy, Manjula grows both horizontally and vertically, giving you that lush, dense cascade of stunning foliage. It's like having the sophistication of a rare collector's plant with the easy care of classic pothos - the best of both worlds!
Why Choose Epipremnum Manjula for Your Collection?
- Spectacular Patented Variegation: Breathtaking mix of green, cream, silver, and white creates a marbled masterpiece on every leaf - no two leaves look the same!
- Unique Wavy Leaf Edges: Those gorgeous ruffled edges add beautiful texture and dimension that sets Manjula apart from all other pothos varieties!
- Compact Bushy Growth: Mounding growth habit creates fuller, denser plants instead of long stringy vines - perfect for creating that lush statement look!
- Rare Patented Variety: Developed by the University of Florida, this special cultivar adds exclusive appeal to your collection!
- Incredibly Easy Care: Classic pothos resilience with extra special looks - perfect for beginners wanting something truly gorgeous!
Care Instructions for Australian Conditions
Light Requirements
Your Manjula loves bright indirect light where that spectacular variegation really pops and shines! Because of all that gorgeous cream and white variegation, Manjula needs more light than green pothos varieties to stay healthy and vibrant. The lighter parts lack chlorophyll, so the plant needs bright conditions to photosynthesize properly through the green sections! Keep it near windows with filtered light or in bright rooms - north or east-facing windows work beautifully in Australian homes. Avoid direct sun which can burn those delicate white and cream sections!
Watering
Water thoroughly when the top 5cm of soil feels dry to the touch. It's important to only water when it suits the environment your plant is living in - everyone's home is different! Manjula actually prefers slightly less frequent watering than other pothos due to that heavy variegation - the white and cream sections don't transpire water as quickly. During our warmer months (October through March), water every 7-10 days. During cooler months (May through August), extend to every 10-14 days. Never let it sit in soggy soil - Manjula is more susceptible to root rot than green pothos varieties. Remember that a chunkier, well-draining mix will dry faster than fine, peat-heavy medium!
Temperature & Humidity
Your Manjula thrives in Australian warmth, loving temperatures between 16-27°C (with 21-32°C being absolutely ideal)! It appreciates good humidity levels (60-90% is perfect), which helps those gorgeous leaves stay pristine and encourages beautiful new growth! Group your Manjula with other tropical plants to create lovely humid microclimates that benefit your whole collection! Higher humidity also encourages those exciting aerial roots to develop!
Potting Medium
Use a chunky, well-draining mix with excellent aeration! A blend of quality potting mix, orchid bark, perlite, and vermiculite works brilliantly - Manjula absolutely loves that airy texture! The key is creating a mix that holds some moisture while draining freely to prevent any risk of root rot. This aroid appreciates soil that stays lightly moist but never soggy!
Fertilising
During our growing season (September through April), feed every 2-3 weeks with Growth Technology Foliage Focus at 3-5ml per litre of water at every watering for optimum results! This complete nutrient provides all 12 essential minerals your Manjula needs for maintaining that spectacular variegation and healthy growth. Add Growth Technology Rootzone every 2-4 weeks at 1ml per litre to encourage strong root development. During cooler months (May through August), reduce feeding to monthly as growth naturally slows.
Pruning & Shaping
Manjula naturally maintains that gorgeous compact, bushy shape, but you can prune anytime to encourage even fuller growth or control size! Regular pruning encourages more branching and creates that lush, dense cascade everyone loves. Those cuttings propagate beautifully too - perfect for expanding your collection or sharing with friends!
Seasonal Care Tips
Spring/Summer (September-February): Your most active growing period! Watch gorgeous new marbled leaves unfurl regularly with proper bright light and consistent care!
Autumn/Winter (March-August): Growth slows naturally. Reduce watering frequency, cut back feeding to monthly, and ensure adequate bright light to maintain that stunning variegation!
Perfect For
- Variegation Lovers: That spectacular green, cream, silver, and white marbling is absolutely breathtaking - perfect for collectors obsessed with variegation!
- Compact Space Gardeners: Mounding growth habit creates fuller plants without taking up excessive space - ideal for apartments and smaller rooms!
- Hanging Basket Displays: Creates stunning cascading arrangements with dense, gorgeous foliage!
- Tabletop Statements: That compact bushy growth makes beautiful tabletop displays without overwhelming smaller surfaces!
- Rare Plant Collectors: Patented University of Florida variety adds exclusive appeal to collections!
- Beginner Plant Parents: Classic pothos easy care with extra special looks - builds confidence while delivering gorgeous results!
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast does Epipremnum Manjula grow?
Manjula grows at a moderate pace, slower than green pothos varieties due to all that gorgeous variegation! Less chlorophyll means the plant produces energy more slowly, but this actually works in your favour - you get that beautifully compact, full growth instead of long leggy vines! With proper bright light and care, you'll see lovely new marbled leaves regularly throughout our growing season!
What makes Manjula different from other variegated pothos?
Manjula stands out with its unique combination of features! The spectacular marbled mix of green, cream, silver, and white (rather than just green and white), those gorgeous wavy leaf edges that add dimension, and that compact mounding growth habit that creates fuller plants make Manjula truly special! It grows both horizontally and vertically, creating dense cascades rather than long single vines!
Why does Manjula need more light than other pothos?
All that gorgeous white and cream variegation lacks chlorophyll, which plants need to photosynthesize and create energy! Your Manjula relies on the green sections to produce food, so bright indirect light helps those green areas work efficiently. Don't worry though - it's still wonderfully easy to care for, just needs a bright spot rather than a low-light corner!
Is Epipremnum Manjula safe for pets?
Manjula contains calcium oxalate crystals and is best kept away from curious pets and children. Simply place it somewhere pets can't reach - perhaps in a hanging basket, on a high shelf, or in a room pets don't access - and you'll be able to enjoy its spectacular beauty worry-free!
How do I keep the variegation bright and beautiful?
Bright indirect light is key to maintaining that stunning variegation! Too little light causes new leaves to revert to more green, while too much direct sun burns those delicate white and cream sections. Keep your Manjula in a bright spot with filtered light, feed regularly with Growth Technology Foliage Focus, and watch those gorgeous marbled leaves keep coming!
How do I propagate Manjula Pothos?
Propagation is wonderfully straightforward! Take stem cuttings below a node, dip in Clonex Purple Rooting Hormone, and place in water or moist propagating medium with Growth Technology Clonex Clone Solution. Roots typically appear within 2-3 weeks! Just remember that Manjula grows slower than other pothos, so be patient with propagations - they'll root beautifully, just take a bit more time!
Every plant we offer is carefully selected from our premium nursery stock and personally inspected for quality and health before dispatch, ensuring you receive a beautiful specimen ready to thrive in your Australian collection!
Please Note: As living plants, each specimen is unique and may vary in size, leaf count, and exact appearance from the images shown. The photos are representative examples of the quality and characteristics you can expect, but natural variations in shape, colour, and growth patterns make every plant one-of-a-kind. This individuality is part of what makes growing plants so special!
If you are from a quarantine restricted state & would like to purchase this plant we recommend using Paradise Distributors concierge service, make sure to contact them prior to purchasing: info@rareplants.net.au
Shipping & Greenhouse Collection
Let's Talk About How Your Plants Get to You!
Alright, so here's the deal with shipping - we try our best to send all our plants potted and ready to go, but sometimes due to larger orders or when we're moving through some big changes, we'll send some plants semi-bare rooted. If you haven't come across this before, it basically means we carefully remove a bunch of the soil before packing them up. I know that might sound a bit scary if you've never ordered plants online before, but trust me, this is actually a really smart way to do it! The main reason we do this is because it creates so much more room in the box, which means we can fit way more plants in one shipment for you. More plants in one box = more green goodness arriving at your door at once! The plants honestly handle the journey better without all that heavy, wet soil sloshing around too. Just make sure you've got some fresh potting mix ready to go when your green babies arrive, because they'll want to get tucked into their new home pretty quickly!
Now, let's chat about what actually fits in our boxes. We can safely fit about 4-6 plants in one box, or if you're stocking up on supplies, one box can hold 3 bags of medium plus 1L of Growth Technology. We really don't recommend adding heavy items with your plants though - it just puts extra stress on your precious plants during transit and limits how many we can fit. If your order ends up being heavier than our standard box can handle, we'll reach out to you about additional postage fees. We're always transparent about costs, no sneaky surprises!
When Does Everything Ship Out?
Here's how our timeline works - we process and ship orders the week after you place them. So if you order on a Tuesday, your plants will get packed and sent out sometime the following week. We ship Monday through Friday (because let's be real, we all need weekends to recharge!), and we're aiming to get your order out within 4-6 business days of processing. Sometimes things take a tiny bit longer because we're a small but mighty team, and we take absolute care in making sure every single plant is packed perfectly. Like, we're talking individual attention for each plant here. We don't rush this stuff!
Once your order ships, you'll get an email with your tracking number. If you haven't received that tracking email, it just means we're still working on your order - it hasn't left us yet. Please be patient with us! We promise we're working as fast as we can while still making sure everything is done right. We pack orders in chronological order to keep things fair for everyone, so no one's getting special treatment or jumping the queue. First come, first served, that's how we roll!
The Journey to Your Doorstep
All our orders ship with Australia Post, and here's something cool - they operate 24/7! That means even if your order gets sent out on a Friday afternoon, it's still making its way to you over the weekend. The postal system doesn't sleep, and honestly, that's pretty amazing for getting plants to you quickly. You can generally expect your plants to arrive within 2-7 days after we ship them, depending on where you are in Australia. Metro areas tend to be quicker, regional spots might take the full week, but either way, your tracking number will keep you in the loop the whole time.
And here's the thing that always blows people's minds - our plants are absolute troopers. We've tested this extensively, and they can genuinely survive in their boxes for up to three weeks if needed. Obviously we don't want them sitting around that long, but life happens, mail gets delayed sometimes, and we want you to know that your plants are prepped and ready to handle whatever the postal system throws at them. While we do our best to avoid delays, occasional unforeseen circumstances may slightly impact delivery times, but rest assured, your plants are packed with extra care and are tougher than you think!
Quarantine States (WA, NT, TAS)
We currently only ship directly to non-quarantine states. Unfortunately, biosecurity restrictions make it pretty complicated to send plants to Western Australia, Northern Territory, and Tasmania. But don't worry, we've got a solution for you! If you're from a quarantine restricted state and would like to purchase plants from us, we recommend using Paradise Distributors' concierge service. They're absolute legends and can handle all the biosecurity paperwork and requirements for you. Make sure to contact them prior to purchasing so they can give you all the details and help you out: info@rareplants.net.au
Come Visit the Greenhouse! (Rockdale)
If you're local or just love the idea of picking up your order in person, we've got you covered! Greenhouse collection from our Rockdale location is available the same week you make your purchase. Our opening hours are always changing, so make sure to check booking availability on our 'Visit the Greenhouse' page before purchasing. After you've paid for your order, just head over and book a time slot that works for you. You'll get to pick up your plants AND have a wander through the greenhouse while you're here, which honestly is such a vibe. Just please wear a mask if you're feeling unwell - it's a small space and we want to keep everyone safe and healthy!
Catch Us at Markets!
We do regular markets around Sydney and would love to meet you in person! If you'd prefer to skip shipping altogether and grab your order at one of our market stalls, just email us at info@growinggroundsaustralia.com and we can arrange collection at an upcoming market. It's a great way to chat plants face-to-face, see what else we've got on the day, and save on postage!
Questions? We're Here for You!
If you've got any questions about shipping, tracking, or literally anything else, please don't hesitate to contact us at info@growinggroundsaustralia.com. We love chatting with you guys and we're always happy to help troubleshoot, answer questions, or just talk plants!
Much love from the GG's Team 🌱
