Satin pothos can climb almost anything.

Like other vines, Scindapsus pictus ' Argyraeus ' has a natural tendency to climb. The silver vine can twine around plant supports or walls, creating a tropical atmosphere at home. Pictus means 'painted' in Latin and refers to the silvery spots on the vine's leaves.

Caring for satin pothos

One of the great advantages of satin pothos is that it is relatively easy to care for, especially when grown in good potting soil . Silver vine thrives in indirect sunlight and shade. The vine needs to dry out between waterings. Normal room temperature is excellent. To allow the silver vine to climb beautifully, a moss pole is recommended.

Origin

From Bangladesh to Malaysia and the island region, Scindapsus pictus climbs best in warm, humid rainforests. Scindapsus pictus belongs to the aroid plant family.

Appearance

The scindapsus pictus has matte leaves with silvery variegated spots that sparkle in the light. If the vine grows on a support, the leaves lie flat against the substrate, giving the plant a very unusual appearance. On the stem there are small 'nodes' where aerial roots grow.

Plant type

The satin pothos has an incredible ability to climb almost anything, but it likes a support the most. Then the vine can attach its aerial roots and climb upwards very quickly. Without a support, the vine hangs downwards and can be grown as a hanging plant in a hanging basket or from a growing shelf. The satin pothos grows up to 3 m long.

Propagation

Take cuttings by cutting a 10-15 cm long piece of stem from the top of the plant. Place the cutting in water or moist sphagnum moss until it roots and can then be planted directly in soil. Scindapsus pictus, like many other aroid plants, rarely flowers indoors and is mainly propagated via cuttings when the vine is grown as a potted plant.