Satin pothos
Scindapsus pictus
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How to care
Scindapsus pictus, commonly known as Satin Pothos, is a popular houseplant known for its attractive, silvery variegated leaves. It thrives in bright, indirect light but can tolerate lower light conditions. This plant prefers well-draining soil and should be allowed to dry out slightly between waterings. It's a low-maintenance plant that can adapt to various indoor environments, making it ideal for beginners.
Light Preference
Part Shade
Full Shade
Propagation
Cutting
Life Cycle
Perennial
Lives for more than two years.
Hardiness Zone
12
10°C – 15.6°C
113
Leaves
- Evergreen
- Green Matte
- Silver
- Variegated
Flowers
- Inconspicuous
Toxic to
- LeafCatsModerate · Ingestion
- LeafDogsModerate · Ingestion
- LeafHumansMild · Eye contact
- LeafHumansMild · Ingestion
- LeafHumansMild · Skin contact
Informational only — not veterinary or medical advice. Missing data does not mean a plant is safe.
Other names
- Silver vine
Taxonomy
- Order
- Alismatales
- Family
- Araceae
- Genus
- Scindapsus