The newly developed cultivars ‘Snowy Stream’ (UF-Ea-0310) and ‘Green Isle’ (UF-Ea-0314) were selected for their distinctive foliage characteristics and growth habits, adding diversity to the existing range of pothos varieties. Known for its adaptability and ease of care, pothos remains a staple in interiorscapes, retail plant markets, and residential environments. These new selections build on that reputation while introducing unique visual traits that can help differentiate products in a competitive marketplace.
In addition to their ornamental value, the cultivars were evaluated for growth performance and suitability under typical production and indoor conditions. Their consistent growth and resilience make them well-suited for greenhouse cultivation as well as low-maintenance indoor use.
This work is part of a long-term University of Florida program to develop ornamental foliage plants with distinctive, stable traits for commercial production environments.
Jianjun Chen is a professor, and Richard J. Henny is a professor emeritus at the UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research and Education Center in Apopka, Florida. Their research has contributed to ornamental plant breeding, biotechnology, and environmental physiology.
The full article can be found on the ASHS HortScience electronic journal website at: https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI18915-25
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