Satin Pothos Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Scindapsus pictus, also known as Satin Photos, is a popular houseplant choice among indoor garden enthusiasts. It has unique heart-shaped leaves with silvery-gray spots that give the plant a distinctive appearance. This plant looks great in a hanging planter with the leaves cascading down.
Common Name |
Silk pothos, Silver pothos, Silver philodendron
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Plant Type
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Houseplants
Perennials
Shrubs
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Scindapsus pictus
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Genus
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Scindapsus
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Family
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Araceae
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Order
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Alismatales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Satin Pothos Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Satin Pothos.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Satin Pothos needs water once every
9 days in 0.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Satin Pothos needs about 0.2 L per 9 days. |
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Satin Pothos Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Satin Pothos to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 85°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
The ideal humidity range for your Satin Pothos to thrive is between 40% and 50%. |
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Satin Pothos Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Satin Pothos. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Satin Pothos plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
chalk
clay
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
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Satin Pothos Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Satin Pothos plant. |
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Maximum Height |
120 Inches or
4 meters
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Spread |
48 Inches or
2 meters
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Color |
Green
White
Celadon
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Characteristics |
Plant of Merit
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Satin Pothos toxic to pets? |
Yes
Pothos plants are also toxic to dogs, and humans if ingested. |
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Garden Style |
City and Courtyard
Formal Garden
Patio And Containers
Hanging Baskets
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Satin Pothos Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Satin Pothos, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
summer
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Satin Pothos Native Region |
Find out where the Satin Pothos plant originated. |
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Country |
India
Indonesia
Philippines (the)
Thailand
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