Scindapsus pictus, the satin pothos, silver pothos, or silver vine, is a species of flowering plant in the arum family Araceae, native to India, Bangladesh, Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Borneo, Java, Sumatra, Sulawesi, and the Philippines. Growing to 3 m (10 ft) tall in open ground, it is an evergreen climber. They are matte green and covered in silver blotches. The insignificant flowers are rarely seen in cultivation. The specific epithet pictus means "painted", referring to the variegation on the leaves. With a minimum temperature tolerance of 15 °C (59 °F), this plant is cultivated as a houseplant in temperate regions, where it typically grows to 90 cm (35 in). The cultivar 'Argyraeus' has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit
Scindapsus Exotica Care
Scindapsus Pictus 'exotica'
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Humidity
Normal
Lighting
Full Sun
Temperature
12°C - 14°C
Hardiness zone
10a - 11b
Difficulty
Medium
Hibernation
Cold period
How to Care for the Plant
Water
When watering satin pothos, the key is to avoid overwatering, which will manifest itself by yellow leaves and the vine wilting.
Pruning
To care for Scindapsus Pictus 'Exotica' plant, grow the vining large-leafed plant in indirect bright light and a loose, well-drained potting mix. Water the Scindapsus 'Exotica' whenever the soil partially dries. Keep temperatures between 65 and 85°F (18 – 29°C) and humidity at least 50 percent.
Fertilizer
During the growing season, from spring to fall, fertilize the satin pothos about once a month with a complete, water-soluble houseplant fertilizer.
Sunlight
To care for Scindapsus Pictus 'Exotica' plant, grow the vining large-leafed plant in indirect bright light and a loose, well-drained potting mix.
Soil
Use all-purpose houseplant potting mix.
Temperature
Scindapsus pictus 'Exotica' thrives in temperatures between 65 and 85°F (18 – 29°C).
Additional
Scindapsus pictus 'Exotica' is poisonous to dogs, cats, and other animals. Scindapsus pictus 'Exotica' is a vigorous vining plant whose light green foliage is speckled with silvery, reflective variegation.
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