Satin Pothos

Satin Pothos Care

Scindapsus pictus

Other names: Silk Pothos

What is the plant

Scindapsus pictus is a species of flowering plant in the arum family Araceae. In the wild, Scindapsus thrives in India, Bangladesh, Thailand, Malaysia, and the Philippines. This greenie is very easy to take care of, even for a novice.

Satin Pothos is a vine. The leaves of this beautiful green beauty are egg-shaped, leathery, dark green in color, and covered with silvery spots. However, Pothos is half-dormant in winter and only produces thin stems and small leaves.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

12°C - 18°C

Hardiness zone

10a - 12b

Difficulty

Easy

Hibernation

Cold Period

Toxicity

Poisonous

How to Care for the Plant

Water
This vine loves moisture and needs abundant watering. You should irrigate your green pet 3 times a week during the summer months. In winter, however, the frequency of waterings should be reduced! Last, keep in mind that low humidity worsens leaf variegation. Consider getting a humidifier.
Pruning
Satin Pothos' sprouts sometimes reach the length of 15 inches (40 cm) per year! Don't worry; you can definitely prune them. Cuttings can also be used as great planting material. You can pinch the sprouts as well! This procedure will increase the branching of the stems.
Fertilizer
In the warm season, when your Pothos grows actively, you can use a solution of complex mineral fertilizer once every 2-3 weeks. Apply half-strength. In winter, it's best to feed your greenie 1 time every 1.5 months.

Disease diagnosis

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Sunlight
Scindapsus pictus prefers rooms with medium light. We recommend putting your green friend next to an east- or west-facing window. Both excess and low illumination can affect your Pothos' decorative leaf patterns! Make sure your green pet is located at some distance from a window.
Soil
Scindapsus pictus prefers loose, slightly acidic, light growing medium. The ideal choice for your leafy beauty is a mixture of equal proportions of peat, humus, and turf soil. You may also add some river sand and crushed pieces of pine bark.
Propagation
It's common to propagate Satin Pothos from cuttings. Usually, gardeners use parts of the stem with a leaf. The best time for propagation is May-July. You can plant cuttings in small pots filled with potting mix.

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Temperature
The optimal range for Scindapsus is 67-77°F (20-25°C). In winter, the temperature should not fall below 54°F (12°C). Cold will damage the plant's beautiful foliage!
Container
Satin Pothos is typically grown indoors. You can use a hanging basket for your pretty green vine. In the natural environment, the plant prefers to climb tree trunks. It would be best if you also supported the plant's stems in room conditions—for example, with a tube wrapped in moss.
Fun fact
Look no further if you want to use your green friends as air filters! Scindapsus pictus can even purify the air from benzene.