Cultivar guide · Scindapsus pictus
Satin Pothos (Scindapsus Pictus)
Heart-shaped, thick, matte-finished leaves with silvery-white speckled variegation on a deep green base. Not actually a Pothos — it is in the genus Scindapsus, a close relative. The satin finish (not glossy) is the key ID.
Family
Araceae
Classification
species
Mature size
3–5 ft trailing; leaves 2–4 inches
Pet safety
toxic to cats and dogs
Care at a glance
- Light
- Medium to bright indirect light — too bright fades the silver markings
- Water
- Water when top 1–2 inches of soil are dry
- Humidity
- 50% or higher
- Temperature
- 65–85°F (18–29°C)
How to tell it apart from look-alikes
Marketed under several names: Satin Pothos, Silk Pothos, Silver Philodendron, Silver Vine. All are Scindapsus pictus. Distinct from real Pothos (Epipremnum aureum) by matte vs. glossy leaves and from Monstera siltepecana by thicker, more textured leaves.
Pet safety: Satin Pothos (Scindapsus Pictus) is toxic to cats and dogs per the ASPCA.
Botanical reference: Kew Plants of the World Online — Scindapsus pictus
For full care of the parent species, see the Pothos care guide.
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