A handsome trailing aroid with matte, heart-shaped leaves dusted in silvery markings. Easy and elegant cascading from a shelf or hanging basket.
At a glance
- Plant type: Indoor plant
- Mature size: 1 m tall
- Aspect: part shade or morning sun and shade and low-light positions
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: tender
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Satin Pothos
Scindapsus pictus is a moderate-growing indoor plant in the Araceae family. It reaches around 1 m tall at maturity, with evergreen, variegated and silver-grey foliage.
Where to grow Satin Pothos
Satin Pothos suits tropical and subtropical climates and grows best in part shade or morning sun and shade and low-light positions. It is frost tender, so protect it from hard frosts or grow it in a sheltered spot or pot.
Soil & planting
Most soils suit Satin Pothos provided drainage is reasonable. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Satin Pothos does best with regular, moderate watering. Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring to support healthy growth. New plantings need closer moisture checks in hot or windy weather, with watering tapered once strong new growth appears.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Satin Pothos in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. Its ongoing care level is low maintenance.
Using Satin Pothos in the garden
Satin Pothos earns its place for pots and courtyard containers and hanging baskets. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
Build the planting around neighbours suited to the same regular, moderate watering and tropical climate as Satin Pothos. Repeating the foliage or flower colour nearby will make the composition feel deliberate.
Good to know
Note that it is toxic to cats and dogs, so site it away from pets that chew.
Buying Satin Pothos
Plant Sale lists Satin Pothos as potted plants. Use the interest form above to check current sizes, pricing and availability before ordering.
