EPIAUR-SNO-20260724-AP-001
Epipremnum aureum 'Snow Queen'
Acquisition & provenance
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Acquired: Jul 25, 2026
Acquisition label: Pothos Snow Queen
Seller: Plantrums
Channel: Plantrums
Sources: Plantrums (Propagator)
Price: USD 10.5
Linked acquisition: cms3pfqo3000s13mp266e41ax
Identity
Epipremnum aureum 'Snow Queen'
Confidence: uncertain
Author citation: (Linden & André) G.S.Bunting
Status: ACTIVE
Type: ACQUIRED_PROPAGATION
Location: LOC-TGH-01 · Violet Greenhouse
Propagated: Jul 23, 2026
Stock: —
View lineage graphAliases
Epipremnum aureum 'Snow Queen' · trade name · probable
devil's ivy · common name · probable
golden pothos · common name · confirmed
pothos · common name · probable
Current substrate
Unknown substrate
Substrate history (0)
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Plant Health Timeline
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Timeline status
Recently active
Health trend
Healthy
Age in collection
19 days
Last observation
Today
Last watering
Today
Last photo
No data
Last bloom
No data
Bloom cycles
0
Propagations produced
0
Unresolved issues
0
Watch items
0
Longest quiet period
4 days
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July 2026
August 2026
Quarantine
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Care
Last watering, open conditions, and recent care history.
Last watered
Aug 14, 2026
Next estimate
Aug 24, 2026
Open conditions
0
Recent care history
watered · Aug 14, 2026
pest check · Aug 13, 2026
pest check · Aug 13, 2026
propagation check · Aug 12, 2026
propagation check · Aug 9, 2026
watered · Aug 4, 2026
propagation check · Aug 4, 2026
propagation check · Jul 30, 2026
Husbandry
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Easy houseplant; let soil dry slightly, provide bright filtered light, and prune or train as needed.
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Full husbandry guide
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Quick summary
- Water
- Water when partly dry
- Light
- Bright indirect light
- Toxicity
- Toxic if ingested
- Care notes
- Easy houseplant; let soil dry slightly, provide bright filtered light, and prune or train as needed.
Watering
- Cadence
- Typically every 7-14 days indoors; adjust to pot size, light, and temperature.
- Moisture level
- Keep evenly moist but never soggy; allow the top 2-5 cm to dry between waterings.
- Drought tolerance
- Moderate; wilts and yellows if left too dry for long.
- Wet/dry cycle notes
- Water thoroughly, then drain completely; empty saucers and avoid frequent small sips.
- Seasonal adjustments
- Reduce frequency in winter or low light; increase slightly in warm bright growth periods.
Light
- Intensity
- Bright indirect light; tolerates medium light but variegation improves with higher filtered light.
- Duration
- About 10-12 hours of bright ambient light daily indoors.
Temperature and hardiness
- USDA zone
- 10-12 outdoors; commonly grown indoors in all zones.
- Cold tolerance
- Best above 15 C; brief exposure to about 10 C may be tolerated but causes stress.
- Heat tolerance
- Handles warm indoor conditions up to about 30-32 C with adequate moisture and airflow.
- Frost sensitivity
- Very frost sensitive; avoid any freezing temperatures.
- Overwinter instructions
- Keep warm, reduce watering, and place near bright window away from cold drafts.
Humidity
- Range
- Average home humidity to 40-60% is usually adequate.
- Dry air tolerance
- Good; may develop browning tips in very dry air.
- Misting notes
- Misting is optional and short-lived; better improve ambient humidity or avoid dry heater air.
Soil and medium
- Preferred medium
- Loose, airy, well-drained aroid mix with bark, coco coir or peat, and perlite.
- pH preference
- Slightly acidic to neutral, about pH 6.0-7.0.
- Drainage needs
- High drainage; roots decline in waterlogged media.
- Growth substrate habit
- Epiphytic/hemiepiphytic climber and trailer.
- Substrate recipe notes
- Use a chunky mix that holds some moisture but resists compaction; add support if climbing.
Fertilization
- Type
- CREATE_NEW_RECIPE
- Strength
- Light feeder; use dilute balanced fertilizer at about 1/4 to 1/2 strength.
- Frequency
- Every 4-6 weeks during active growth, or less if light is low.
- Seasonal schedule
- Feed spring through early autumn; pause or greatly reduce in winter.
- Micronutrient notes
- A complete houseplant fertilizer with micronutrients is preferable; avoid heavy salt buildup.
Repotting
- Interval
- Every 1-2 years, or when rootbound and drying too fast.
- Pot type
- Use a pot with drainage holes; slightly snug pots are fine.
- Root sensitivity
- Moderate; handle roots gently and avoid overpotting.
- Dormancy consideration
- Repot in active growth when possible; avoid repotting during stress or cold season.
- Division guidance
- Usually not divided; separate stem cuttings rather than splitting a mature clump.
Propagation
- Preferred methods
- Stem cuttings in water, sphagnum, or soil; air layering; tissue culture.
- Difficulty
- Easy.
- Expected success
- High with healthy nodes and warmth.
- Optimal timing
- Spring to summer, or any time indoors with stable warmth and light.
- Rooting hormone notes
- Usually unnecessary; helpful only for slower or thicker cuttings.
- Tissue culture notes
- Common in commercial production; cultivar traits may vary with sport stability.
Pests and disease
- Common pests
- Spider mites, mealybugs, scale, thrips, fungus gnats.
- Common diseases
- Root rot, bacterial leaf spot, fungal leaf spots, stem rot.
- Treatment notes
- Remove affected tissue, improve airflow and drainage, isolate pests, and treat early with appropriate horticultural controls.
- Susceptibility level
- Moderate; variegated leaves can scorch and decline faster than greener forms.
- Preventative practices
- Bright filtered light, careful watering, clean tools, quarantine new plants, and avoid stagnant wet media.
Toxicity
- Pets
- Likely toxic to pets if chewed or eaten; irritation and oral discomfort may occur.
- Humans
- May cause irritation if ingested or handled; keep away from children and sensitive individuals.
- Sap irritant
- Yes; sap may irritate skin and eyes.
- Edible?
- Not edible; do not consume.
Dormancy and blooms
- Dormancy behavior
- No true dormancy, but growth slows in short days and cooler indoor conditions.
- Typical bloom season
- Rare indoors; if it blooms, usually mature tropical conditions at warm times of year.
- Bloom duration
- Short and sporadic; cultivated plants rarely flower indoors.
- Fragrance
- Usually mild or not noticeable indoors.
- Rebloom tendency
- Low in cultivation.
- Bloom triggers
- Maturity, high light, warmth, and climbing support may promote flowering.
- Pollinator notes
- Pollination is rarely relevant in home culture.
Growth habit
- Growth habit
- Trailing or climbing evergreen vine with aerial roots and variegated foliage.
Conservation and collection status
- Rarity
- Common in cultivation; cultivar may be less common than plain green forms.
- Conservation status
- Not assessed for cultivar-specific horticultural trade.
- Reference links
- https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/87014-1; https://www.gbif.org/species/search?q=Epipremnum%20aureum; https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/search?q=Epipremnum%20aureum
- Protected species notes
- No special protection commonly applies to this cultivated houseplant, but local rules may restrict trade of invasive plants.
- Collection restrictions
- Check local invasive-plant and nursery regulations before outdoor planting or disposal.
- Import/export concerns
- International movement may require phytosanitary compliance and pest-free stock.
- Invasiveness
- Can be invasive in frost-free regions if planted outdoors.
- Native range notes
- Species is widely associated with tropical Pacific origin and has a long cultivation history; exact native limits are debated in some references.
Sport / mutation
Status: NONE
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Parents
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Children
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