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Scindapsus pictus

Silver Pothos / Satin Pothos

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Trailing aroid with dark green leaves speckled with silver. A popular houseplant that thrives in indirect light, known for its satin-like texture and easy care requirements.
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Amazon.com 3-4 in In Stock $16.99 Buy
Amazon.com 3-4 in In Stock $18.99 Buy
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Amazon.com 5-6 in In Stock $21.99 Buy
Amazon.com 5-6 in Out of Stock $26.99 Buy
Amazon.com 5-6 in In Stock $36.47 Buy
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Plant Details

Common Name Silver Pothos / Satin Pothos
Family Araceae
Genus Scindapsus
Species Pictus
Variety Variegated
Origin Southeast Asia
Blooming Foliage plant, rare indoor flowering
Leaf Color Dark green with silver variegation
Sunlight Shade / Half-shade
Category Indoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining aroid mix: peat moss, perlite, orchid bark for epiphytic root health

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Watering

Water when top 2-3cm of soil is dry. Reduce watering in winter dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light required for variegation; direct sun causes leaf burn

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during spring and summer growing season

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Pruning

Trim leggy stems to encourage bushier growth; remove yellowing leaves

Pest Control Fungus Gnat Mealybug Scale Insect Spider Mite Thrip

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
61° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
800 – 15000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
5 – 20
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
25% – 55%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

Something wrong with your Scindapsus pictus? Select a symptom to diagnose and fix the issue.

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