'Cebu Blue' pothos guide
Epipremnum pinnatum 'Cebu Blue', also called Cebu Blue, blue pothos
Published 2026-11-08
Quick care
- Light
- Bright indirect
- Water
- When the top 5 cm (2 in) of soil is dry
- Humidity
- 40% or higher helps it grow bigger leaves
- Temperature
- 18 to 29°C (65 to 85°F). Keep above 10°C (50°F).
- Soil
- Any well-draining houseplant mix
- Feeding
- Balanced liquid fertilizer, monthly in spring and summer
- Pets
- Toxic to cats and dogs if chewed
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Mature size
- Vines 2 to 3 m (6 to 10 ft) indoors
- Propagation
- Stem cuttings in water or soil
- Where to buy
- Plant shops
This page covers what makes 'Cebu Blue' pothos different. For light, water, soil, pests, and the rest, read the pothos care guide.
What it is
‘Cebu Blue’ is a pothos, but not the common one. It is Epipremnum pinnatum, a different species from Epipremnum aureum. It comes from the island of Cebu in the Philippines. The leaves are narrow, arrow-shaped, and a silvery blue-green with a soft shine.
On a moss pole, mature leaves grow much bigger and split along the edges. That change surprises most people.
How to tell it apart
| Plant | Leaves | The tell |
|---|---|---|
| ‘Cebu Blue’ | Narrow, arrow-shaped, silver-blue | Long, pointed leaves with a blue cast |
| ‘Moonlight’ scindapsus | Thick, oval, bright silver | Thicker, rounder leaves |
| ‘Golden’ pothos | Heart-shaped, green with gold | Wide heart shape and yellow streaks |
Care differences
‘Cebu Blue’ grows best with something to climb. On a moss pole or plank, leaves get bigger with each new one. Hanging down, the leaves stay small and narrow.
It likes bright indirect light and a bit more humidity than common pothos. Dry air keeps the leaves small.
Getting split leaves
Mature ‘Cebu Blue’ leaves split into fingers along the edges. To get there, give it a moss pole, bright indirect light, and 40% humidity or higher. Tie the vine to the pole so the aerial roots grab on. Split leaves can take a year or more to show.
Grow it from a cutting
Cut a stem just below a node. Root it in water or moist soil. ‘Cebu Blue’ roots fast, in one to two weeks.
Pet safety
Like all pothos, ‘Cebu Blue’ contains calcium oxalate crystals. It is toxic to cats and dogs if chewed.
Buying it
‘Cebu Blue’ is sold at plant shops and online. It costs more than common pothos. Look for firm, blue-silver leaves. Some sellers label any silvery pothos as ‘Cebu Blue’, so check for the narrow arrow shape.