Satin Pothos: Scindapsus pictus Care Guide
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Satin Pothos: Scindapsus pictus Care Guide

Scindapsus pictus

Satin pothos care (Scindapsus pictus): indoor vine with silvery green leaves. Medium indirect light, well-drained soil, easy, humidity-loving.

Characteristics

Scientific nameScindapsus pictus
Height90-300 cm
Sunlightluce media indiretta
Watermedia
Soilricco drenante
Toxicitytossica
Growthmedia
Temperature17 a 29 °C
Floweringrara
IrrigationWater when the top few centimetres of soil dry out, keeping it lightly moist; reduce in winter.

Satin pothos (Scindapsus pictus), or silver vine, is a houseplant climber with heart-shaped matte green leaves splashed with silver. It loves medium indirect light, rich, well-drained soil and good humidity; water it when the surface dries. It trails from hanging pots or climbs a support. It is toxic if eaten.

Flowering season

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Practical tips

Watering

Water needs: media — always check soil moisture before watering.

Position

Prefers luce media indiretta: provide the right light and rotate the plant for even growth.

Substrate

Recommended soil: ricco drenante. Refresh the substrate every 1-2 years.

Leaves

Dust the leaves with a damp cloth to support photosynthesis.

Feeding

Feed during the growing season (spring-summer) and stop in winter.

FAQ

Are satin pothos and pothos the same plant?
No: they look alike but are different genera. Satin pothos (Scindapsus pictus) has matte, silvery leaves; common pothos (Epipremnum aureum) has glossy, yellow-marbled ones.
Is satin pothos toxic?
Yes, it contains calcium oxalates and is toxic if eaten by people and pets; keep it away from children, cats and dogs.

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