Satin Pothos
Scindapsus pictus
Satin pothos is a trailing vine with heart-shaped, matte green leaves splashed with silver. It is easy to grow, tolerates moderate light, and looks lovely trailing from shelves or climbing a pole.
Photo: Kor!An (Корзун Андрей) · CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Essential Care Requirements
Light
Bright indirect light, Low light
Watering
Moderate
Water when the top half of the soil is dry; curling leaves mean it is thirsty.
Soil
Airy potting mix with bark and perlite; pH 6.0–6.5.
Temperature and humidity
15–32 °C · Moderate humidity
Feeding
Feed monthly in spring and summer.
Pruning and propagation
Propagate by stem cuttings, layering
Trim long vines to keep it full; cuttings root easily.
The leaves contain calcium oxalate crystals that irritate the mouth and stomach if chewed.
Top Cultivation Tips
More light means more silver patterning.
Root cuttings with a node in water.
Slower-growing than golden pothos.
Avoid overwatering.
Common problems
Mealybugs
White, cottony insects that hide in leaf joints and under leaves, weakening plants and spreading easily to neighbours.
How to treat it →DiseaseRoot rot
Roots decay in waterlogged soil, so the plant wilts and yellows even though the soil is wet.
How to treat it →PestSpider mites
Tiny sap-sucking mites that thrive in hot, dry conditions, causing speckled, dull leaves and fine webbing.
How to treat it →
