Manjula Pothos vs Marble Queen - Differences & How to Define

Due to the design of their leaves, Manjula Pothos and Marble Queen appear similar despite being entirely different plants.

Knowing the differences between them is essential to fostering their growth, and I'll explain how to do that.

Manjula Pothos and Marble Queen can generally be distinguished from one another by looking at their leaves. Manjula's leaves have wavy, frilly patterns with swirls of cream, gold, and white. In contrast, Marble's leaves are wider and flatter and have cream, white, and green spots throughout.

In order to help you care for both plants at once, we'll go into more detail about how these plants are similar to and different from one another in this article.

Overview of Pothos

Manjula Pothos and Marble Queen are both members of the Araceae family and belong to the same genus, Epipremnum Aureum.

In other words, they are also referred to as the Pothos Genus. Because of this, they resemble one another in many ways.

Some people think the Marble Queen is indigenous to the Society Islands, while others think it is indigenous to South Asia and the West Indies.

Manjula Pothos, in contrast, has very little information available about it compared to Marble Queen because researchers only recently propagated it.

The Differences Between Manjula Pothos & Marble Queen

Although the plants are similar in many ways, we can tell them apart by small details. Let's check them out.

Differences	Manjula Pothos	Marble Queen
Growth Rate	Relatively faster	Slower than most varieties of Pothos
Leaf Texture	Rough than that of Marble Queen	Smooth and waxy feel to it
Foliage Color	consists of a similar pattern.	mixed pattern is present.

1. Leaf Shape and Texture

The differences in these two perennial plants' leaf shapes make identification simple.

When laid, the Marble Queen's leaves have a surface that is wider and flatter along the edges, making them longer than Manjula because they rest on the surface without flounces.

Compared to Marble Queen, Manjula has smaller, more flexible leaves that resemble the padded leaves of a money plant.

Through their textures, the plants can be distinguished from one another.

In contrast to Manjula, Marble Queen's leaves feel waxy and smooth.

2. Foliage Color

To distinguish between these two plants, look at the color of the foliage as well.

Manjula's leaves have a similar pattern with three colors starting in the center and spreading out to the edges, and this plant is also greener.

Marble Queen, on the other hand, has a mixed pattern on its leaves that resembles dashes or pencil strokes and is spread out in shades of green, white, and cream.

3. Growth Rate

Marble Queen is likely the slowest-growing Pothos because it has the whitest variegation.

According to studies, Marble Queen's growth is slower the whiter the variegation is.

Manjula, on the other hand, develops dense, bushy foliage in a short period of time.

The Similarities Between Manjula Pothos & Marble Queen

We find it challenging to distinguish between manjula pothos and Marble Queen due to their similar appearances. However, they are not interchangeable based solely on leaves.

In the following ways, they resemble one another.

Similarities	Description
Inflorescence	They don't make flowers, though.
Growing as Vines	Baby leaves don't have patterns.
Growing Structure	In their natural environment, they can grow up to 66 feet.
Soil Requirements	Over garden soil, they both favor a perlite mixture.
Light Requirements	Low to medium light levels are required for both of them.
Temperature Requirements	Both plants prefer a temperature between 70 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
Humidity Requirements	Both plants require a normal humidity range of 40 to 60%.
Watering Habits	If the topsoil is dry, water the plant only then.
Use of Fertilizers	In general, neither of them needs fertilizers.
Pest infestation	Both plants are susceptible to pests.
Pruning Habits	To encourage the growth of both plants, prune them.
Finding the right container	Both plants' growth is influenced by the container they are in.
Repotting Pothos	Both of them need to be replanted.

1. Flowering Habits (Inflorescence)

The plant's cluster of stalks, stems, and flowers is referred to as the inflorescence. In Marble Queen, you can just barely make out the typical features of an Arecaceae inflorescence.

Purplish-creamy spathe erect flower stalks can be found in Marble Queen.

Manjula Queen doesn't produce flowers as well because it was created under ideal indoor conditions.

This suggests that there is no chance of flowering on either Manjula Pothos or Marble Queen when grown.

2. Growing as Vines

Manjula Pothos and Marble Queen both have vines that grow their leaves. Unlike other plants, they typically don't grow from sheaths.

Both plants' young leaves lack distinct patterns and variegations.

They both eventually develop leaf patterns with intact variegations in the shape of hearts, though.

3. Growing Habits

Although they can both reach heights of up to 66 feet in their natural habitat, they can only reach heights of 6 feet with leaves that are 6 to 8 centimeters in diameter.

The environment difference has an impact on how quickly plants grow indoors.

With the aid of nutrients, you can always speed up growth.

4. Soil Requirements

Peat moss, regular potting soil, and perlite mixed in equal parts work best for Manjula Pothos and Marble Queen.

Use this blend instead of garden soil whenever possible.

This mixture will protect your plants from diseases brought on by excessive watering because the potting soil quickly drains any excess moisture.

5. Light Requirements

Due to their low to medium light requirements, both plants require indirect sunlight.

Consequently, you might not want to put your plants on the window sill because direct sunlight can burn the leaves.

6. Temperature Requirements

Manjula Pothos and Marble Queen are subtropical plants, so warm weather is necessary for their growth.

As they need a warm environment to grow, the ideal temperature is between 70 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Typically, they can withstand temperature changes of two to three degrees.

However, if the temperature drops below 65 degrees Fahrenheit, you should be concerned because they begin to freeze at that point.

For these plants to flourish, summer and spring are the best times.

7. Humidity Requirements

Both of these plants needed a suitable level of humidity for perfect leaves. Their growth is suited to the average humidity range of 40 to 60%.

For your plants' standard humidity, you can also use a humidifier.

8. Watering Habits

Overwatering is the pothos plant's real enemy. Along with root rot, overwatering a plant can cause a variety of fungi diseases.

Therefore, you should only water them using the conventional method if the topsoil is dry.

The first indication that you may be submerged is the presence of leaves with brown spots. To determine when to water them, regularly check the topsoil.

9. Use of Fertilizers

In comparison to other plants, pothos needs fewer nutrients. Therefore, you are not required to use fertilizers unless your plant exhibits any signs of weakness.

Because they are naturally resistant to disease, Marble Queen and Manjula Pothos don't require fertilizers as long as your potting soil contains the necessary nutrients.

Once a month, however, you can use any houseplant fertilizer by dilution in water if your plant appears sick.

10. Pest Infestation and Diseases

Both plants are vulnerable to soil infections, stem fungal infections, root rot, and leaf spots.

The following conditions, however, are the ones that these specific varieties of Pothos are frequently reported for.

Spotting of Leaves Due to Bacterial Infections

Leaves becoming loose and rough while developing yellow blotches is one of the important symptoms of bacterial infections.

By refraining from directly pouring water into leaves, you can easily solve this issue.

Pouring water into the soil alone might be beneficial because wetting leaves directly encourages bacterial growth.

Pythium Root Rot

Your plants are likely suffering from Pythium root rot if they have mushy textures, black spots, and yellow leaves.

You can get rid of this issue by repotting your plants and removing contaminated roots.

Rhizoctonia Stem Rot

The likelihood of stem rot in your plants increases if the soil surface and area around the stem have a fine powdery texture.

But don't worry; with a little perseverance, we can get rid of this.

The solution is to cut off the impacted stem and repot the remaining plant in fresh soil. Your plants might not grow again until the following spring, though.

11. Pruning Habits

The plants' growth must be sped up by timely pruning. In a similar way, it promotes strong, dense growth in your plant.

Cut the vines below the node and use them for reproduction to trim them.

As well as fostering growth, pruning helps your plant conserve energy.

Removing the plant's yellow, brown, and dead parts is an essential part of pruning, but you must use clean clippers.

12. Find the Right Container

It is safe to say that the size or style of container you select will influence how your Pothos grows.

The only factor limiting Pothos' growth is the size of the container they are in because their growth is typically dense and quick.

Because plastic containers are nonporous and prevent air from refreshing the roots, they are unsafe to use because they encourage root rot.

It would be best to use a container with enough drainage holes to regulate the moisture content and a fresh supply of oxygen.

Plastic containers may not be the best choice for your plants because they don't hold as much water as terracotta pots.

Select the box that best suits your needs. You might learn something from the article that comes next. (Read More: How to Choose The Best Pot For a Pothos Plant)

13. Repotting Pothos

Both the pothos varieties Marble Queen and Manjula Pothos outgrow the container they were originally planted in as they get bigger and denser. Knowing when and how to repot your plants is therefore crucial.

Your plants should be repotted as soon as they begin to outgrow their current container. It would be best to start repotting your plants in a slightly larger pot with a drainage facility than the one they are currently in.

Decide on a pot that is at least two inches wider and deeper than the existing one.

Root Systems

Both plants are vines, which means they can cascade down or spread out horizontally on the ground, particularly in forests.

This takes us back to their origins. The rootlets on their vines help them climb big tree trunks in their natural habitats, where they occasionally capture and invade trees.

Due to their aerial roots, they are forced to cling to structures like trellises and other frameworks in their environment in order to support their growth.

Therefore, if you have a piece of bamboo that you can bury in the ground to direct the leaves upward, do it!

Toxicity

Both plants have insoluble raphides that cause mouth irritation, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing, making them moderately toxic to both people and animals.

Humans are at risk from calcium oxalate's presence, which can also result in skin allergies.

Diseases

Both plants are prone to soil-borne diseases like leaf spots, stem fungal infections, and root rot. A list of illnesses that can affect pothos is available from Penn University.

Bacterial leaf spot: if you see your leaf developing yellow blotches that spread quickly and turn the leaf rough and loose, that is a sign of a bacterial leaf spot.

How to Treat: When you notice any infected leaves, you should immediately remove them from the tree. Do not wet the leaves by pouring water on them because damp leaves encourage bacterial growth. Soil only should receive water.

How to Treat: Repot the plant into a clean, disease-free potting mix after checking the roots, removing any rotting ones, and using a fungicide.

Rhizoctonia stem rot: On the ends of the stems and the soil surface, this disease, which affects stems, has a fine powdery texture.

Conclusion

Manjula has a frilly and wavy leaf shape. The Marble Queen's is wider and flatter. Additionally, the color patterns stand out. White, gold, and cream swirls can be seen on Manjula's leaves. Green, cream, and white spots are scattered throughout the Marble Queen's leaves.

Manjula Pothos and Marble Queen can live in almost any environment, but it's important to follow their changing needs.