Common name: Snow Queen Pothos
Botanical Name: Epipremnum ‘Snow Queen’. The ‘Snow Queen’ is a variety of the common house plant species, formerly known as Epirpremnum Pothos, or simply pothos.
Description:
The Snow Queen Pothos is a beautiful cultivar of pothos, with leaves that are so variegated that they are more white than green. The green appears as small freckles or streaks across creamy white leaves. The leaves are waxy, heart shaped, and large compared to the average for pothos.
The Snow Queen looks very similar to the Marble Queen and is often confused with it. But they are not the same plant. Truthfully, it is difficult to tell the two similar parts apart, but there are a few subtle differences. The Snow Queen is more variegated, and so it is usually lighter in color overall. The Snow Queen’s variegation is creamy white, and the Marble Queen’s is more of a pale yellow. The leaves are similar in shape, but the point on the Snow Queen’s is typically a bit sharper.
The Snow Queen, like all pothos, is a vining plant, and will readily climb. It is the perfect plant for an indoor hanging basket, or high shelf where it can drape over the edge or spread out a bit. If you are looking for a more compact plant, prune longer branches regularly. This will encourage more new growth at the base rather than long vining growth.
The Snow Queen, like all pothos, is a great beginner plant, or perfect for those who don’t like to fuss over their house plants too much. It’s an easy plant to grow and thrives in most intdoor environments.
Preferences
Light
Snow Queen Pothos prefers bright, indirect light. Bright light helps keep the creamy white coloring on the Snow Queen. If you have your Snow Queen in too dim a spot, you’ll find that it’ll lose some of its beautiful, snowy variegation. If sunlight is direct, the leaves may scorch.
Temperature
Snow Queen Pothos does well indoors in most homes. Pothos originally came from the tropics, so it loves warm temperatures, 70-90°F but it is not too particular, so long as temperatures stay above 55°F. This plant is not cold tolerant, so you decide to bring your plant outdoors, make sure you bring it in before temperatures drop to 50°F or lower.
Watering
Expect your Snow Queen Pothos to require watering about every week. Snow Queen prefers to be allowed to dry out slightly between waterings so before watering, check the soil moisture level – the top inch or two of soil should feel a bit dried, while the soil deeper should still feel a bit damp. It can be stressed out by overwatering. If overwatered, the leaves may yellow and the roots may be vulnerable to root rot. If the plant isn’t getting enough water, the leaves will wilt, but should be recoverable.
Humidity:
The Snow Queen Pothos is a hardy plant and is not particular about humidity levels, so you won’t have to worry too much. However, as a native to the tropics, it doesn’t hurt to give it a mist here and there, especially if you run the air conditioning regularly, or live in a particularly dry climate. A pebble tray can also help.
Soil
The Snow Queen Pothos isn’t very particular about soil so you won’t have to worry too much about getting the exact perfect mix. It will do well in any nutrient-rich well-draining soil Most commercially available house plant potting mixes will be perfect.
Care Tips
The Snow Queen is a hardy house plant, like most pothos. It is perfect for the beginner houseplanter, or someone who doesn’t have time or interest in constant care of a houseplant. This plant is pretty tolerant of temperature, moisture, and sunlight variations, and doesn’t often require fertilizers or extra care. It is not particularly vulnerable to pests or diseases, though they can happen.
However, there are a number of common issues for all pothos. Check out our troubleshooting guide here.
Also, check out our guide to propagating pothos here.
Safety Note
The Snow Queen Pothos, like all pothos, is toxic to humans or pets if ingested. If you have a pet or child that may chew on a plant, be sure to keep this plant out of reach, or reconsider if the Snow Queen Pothos is a good choice for your household.
Looking for other beautiful varieties of pothos? Check out this one!