Satin pothos

Scindapsus pictus · Family Araceae

Also known as: scindapsus pictus, silver vine, silver philodendron

Light: Partial shade to bright indirect
Watering: Every 7 days
Difficulty: Easy
Pet-safe: No, keep it away from cats and dogs

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Care

Where to put it

A hanging pot or high shelf in the living room or bedroom.

Light

Partial shade to bright indirect light. Direct sun scorches the leaves.

Watering

Water when the top of the compost is dry. Curling leaves mean thirst.

About the plant

Satin pothos has heart-shaped leaves with silvery markings that shimmer in the light. It can be grown trailing or climbing a support. It is hardy and grows steadily.

Origin

Native to South-East Asia, such as Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines, where it climbs trees in humid forests.

What it likes

Medium to bright indirect light
Compost that dries between waterings
Moderate humidity

What it dislikes

Direct sun
Waterlogging
Cold

Did you know?

In the wild, when it climbs trees, its leaves grow much larger than those of potted plants.