Silver Pothos

Silver Pothos Care

Scindapsus silvery anne

What is the plant

Luxury could be this vine’s middle name, as its velvety leaves and delicate silver highlights give it a unique look of exotic sophistication.

Native to Southeast Asia, this evergreen vine is often considered rare and hard to find. This plant grows on tree branches and can live in its natural habitat for several years.

To identify it, inspect the foliage. It has heart-shaped luxurious green leaves with a velvety finish and silver strokes of variegation. These patterns are random, meaning some leaves could be almost entirely silver while others may only display a few painted spots.
It is easy to care for, low maintenance, air purifying, and virtually disease-free. Make sure to keep it away from pets and children, as it is toxic for animals and humans.

humidity

Dry

lighting

Part sun and part shade

temperature

23°C - 29°C

hardiness zone

11 - 11

difficulty

Easy

toxicity

Poisonous

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Frequent watering is ideal, but always allow the soil to dry between watering sessions. Underwatering can cause wilting and curling of the leaves, as well as brown and crispy foliage. Lack of water can lead to plant death.
Pruning
Pruning is not required, although doing it when this plant starts getting leggy will give it a fuller appearance.
Fertilizer
It can be fertilized once a month during the growing season with an all-purpose liquid fertilizer in half strength. Avoid overfeeding.

Disease diagnosis

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Sunlight
Keep it in bright indirect sunlight. Direct light will lead to leaf burn and discoloration, while low light will lead to stunted growth and non-variegated leaves.
Soil
This plant prefers well-draining soil, ideally a mix of potting soil, peat moss, and perlite, all in equal parts.
Propagation
It is easy to propagate by the stem, both in water and soil, during spring or summer.

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Temperature
Silvery Ann enjoys warm temperatures between 65-85 ºF (18-29 ºC). Frost and extreme cold should be avoided, as well as temperature shifts and air drafts.
Container
Since it can either creep up walls, be kept in containers, or in hanging baskets, choosing a pot depends entirely on personal preferences. Just make sure to choose one with drainage holes. Repotting might be necessary every few years, and the container will need to be upgraded to a bigger size.
Fun fact
Despite the name, this is not a Pothos. It belongs to the Scindapsus genus, which differs mainly in silver highlights instead of the whitish and bluish of Pothos and in textured leaves.