Basic Information about your Scindapsus
Scientific name: Scindapsus pictus ‘Argyraeus’
Common names: Silver Scindapsus, Silver Satin Pothos
Plant type: Tropical perennial vine
Family: Araceae
Native range: Southeast Asia
Natural habitat: Tropical forests, where it grows as a climbing or trailing plant on trees and along the forest floor
Difficulty level: Beginner friendly
Fun fact: Silver scindapsus has distinctive silver patches that shimmer in the light and help reflect excess sunlight in its native tropical habitat
How to care for your Silver Scindapsus
LIGHT
It can survive in low light, but grows faster in bright indirect light.
WATER
Water it 2 times a week. Wait until the top substrate is dry
HUMIDITY
It grows well in low humidity, but high humidity between 40% and 60% will allow the plant to thrive and grow. .
TEMPERATURE
It prefers temperatures of 65 to 85 degrees.
FOOD
It likes to be fed monthly or every other month with a general houseplant fertilizer.
PET-FRIENDLYNESS
Pothos are harmful to pets. Digestion of this plant will cause irritation
Additional Tips*
This plant will benefit from a moss support or a coconut fiber support. Any type of support that can contribute to its growth pattern will help this plant reach maturity.
Use a well-draining substrate, such as a mixture of coconut fiber, perlite, pine bark, and activated charcoal. This ensures good aeration and prevents excess humidity.