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Scindapsus pictus “Satin Pothos”

Scindapsus pictus is a trailing or climbing plant from the tropical forests of Indonesia, the Philippines and Malaysia.

Latin name
Scindapsus pictus

Prononciation
(“skin-DAP-sus PIK-tus”)

Common name
Satin Pothos, Silver Vine

Origin
Southeast Asia

Scindapsus belongs to the Araceae family and is closely related to Epipremnum and Philodendron.

Its heart-shaped leaves are deep green with soft, silvery markings that create a satin texture. This makes it one of the most popular plants for adding subtle pattern and movement to indoor spaces. It grows naturally as an understory climber, producing aerial roots to anchor itself to tree trunks while reaching for light.

A commonly used cultivar is Scindapsus pictus ‘Trebie’, which has larger, more elongated leaves with heavier silver variegation than the standard species. Other cultivars such as ‘Argyraeus’ and ‘Silvery Anne’ also show different degrees of silver patterning.

Like other aroids, Scindapsus pictus contains calcium oxalate crystals and is mildly toxic if ingested. Sap may cause minor skin irritation.

Did you know?

In the wild, mature plants may wrap around trunks to form living “green columns” that shelter insects, frogs and small reptiles.

Scindapsus pictus contains calcium oxalate crystals. If ingested it can cause irritation of the mouth, throat and stomach in people and pets.

caring for your plant

Light

Bright but indirect light. Tolerates moderate light but variegation may fade if it’s too dim.

Watering

Let the top few centimetres of substrate dry before watering again. Avoid waterlogging.

Pruning

Trim trailing stems to control length or encourage bushier growth. Cut just above a node using clean scissors.

Feeding

Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser every 4–6 weeks during Spring and Summer.

pest & diseases

Generally hardy but may attract mealybugs, spider mites or scale if neglected or kept in very dry air.

Where the Scindapsus pictus originates from

Scindapsus pictus is a trailing or climbing plant from the tropical forests of Indonesia, the Philippines and Malaysia.

Our plants are grown in Ecoponic, an alternative to soil. Officially known as a vulkaponic substrate, it replaces traditional compost with a clean, mineral-based medium that helps protect peatlands.

According to the IUCN UK Peatland Programme, “A loss of only 5% of UK peatland carbon would be equal to the UK’s annual greenhouse gas emissions.” As well as storing carbon, the natural wetlands where peat is found are critical to the survival of plants and wildlife. Ecoponic also improves plant health and uses water more efficiently.

Find out more about Ecoponic here.

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