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Pothos are popular vining houseplants that look great displayed inhanging baskets and planters.
They are low-maintenance and come in various colors, sizes, and shapes.
TheSnow Queen pothosis a stunning variety that displays highly variegated white and green leaves.
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Be aware that Snow Queen pothos, like all pothos plants, is considered toxic topetsand people.
Without enough light, the white variegation will fade and revert to green.
Direct sun can burn the leaves.
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Soil
This plant requires moist but well-draining soil.
A mixture of 13perliteand 23 indoor potting soil is a good blend.
During winter, the plant will require water less often.
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Temperature and Humidity
Snow Queen pothos is a tropical plant that enjoys warm, humid conditions.
It can be grown outdoors year-round inUSDA zones10 to 11.
Typical household humidity levels are adequate, although it will thrive if given additional humidity.
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Stop fertilizing your Snow Queen pothos during the fall and winter when the plant is dormant.
you’re able to turn the cuttings into new plants or use them to fill your pot.
Tip
Due to its white variegation, Snow Queen pothos is typically a slower-growing pop in.
Therefore, it only needs pruning about once a year to remove yellowing or dying foliage.
Pruning can help keep the Snow Queen’s shape fuller over time rather than leggy.
This is a relatively hardy plant and doesnt mind being root-bound.
Ensure your new pot is only one size larger than the previous one.
Moving your plant into a pot that is too large too quickly can result in issues with overwatering.
Fill the new container with fresh potting soil.
Snow queen pothos is also susceptible to root rot if exposed to overwatered conditions for too long.
Common Problems With Snow Queen Pothos
This variety of pothos is a low-maintenance plant and generally problem-free.
However, if sunlight or moisture levels are off, it can exhibit a few minor issues.
Browning Leaves
Leaves that turnbrown and crispyare usually a sign that your pothos needs more moisture.
Yellow leaves
Yellow leavescan be a result of numerous different things.
It is normal for older leaves to turn yellow and fall off near the base of the vine.
However, if you notice many new leaves turning yellow, this could be a sign of something else.
Underwatering, lack of sunlight, and root rot can all cause yellow leaves on a Snow Queen pothos.
Evaluating your plants living conditions is the best way to determine what might be causing the yellow leaves.
It should perk back up after a thorough watering.
Losing variegation
Loss of variegation usually results from a lack of light.
Ensure your plant is receiving several hours ofbright, indirect lighta day to keep its bright white variegation healthy.
Be careful when moving your plant to a brighter location, as the leaves can burn.
Slowly adjust it to a brighter area instead.
The Snow Queen pothos differs from a Marble Queen pothos, although the two are often confused.
you’re able to tell them apart by their leaves.
The lighter areas of Snow Queen leaves are generally whiter than the creamier Marble Queen leaves.
This pothos is considered slow growing compared to other varieties like the Golden pothos because of its high variegation.
The Snow Queen pothos stands out from other varieties for its hardiness and resilience.
It’s considered to be one of the toughest houseplants.
Pothos, Epipremnum aureaum.
Houseplant Care.Oklahoma State University Extension.
