How to Grow and Care for Satin pothos

Satin pothos, also known as Silver Vine, Silk Pothos, Silver Pothos, Silver Philodendron, Silver Splash Pothos, Silver Satin Pothos, Argyraeus

Satin pothos is known for its ease of care, making it favorable for many plant enthusiasts. Key care points for satin pothos include maintaining moderate to low indirect light to prevent leaf scorches and ensuring well-draining soil to avoid root rot, a common issue with overwatering. Special attention should be given to its sensitivity to cold, so keeping satin pothos away from drafts and low temperatures is vital for its health.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full shade

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Planting and Growing Satin pothos

Toughness	High
Care Level	Medium
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full shade
Soil pH	6-7
Planting Time	All year round
Hardiness Zones	10-13
Toxicity	Toxic to Human & Pets

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Varieties of Satin pothos

Satin Pothos 'Silvery Ann'

A relatively new Scindapsus cultivar named for the silvery mottling on its leaves, Scindapsus Pictus Silvery Ann is similar in size and look to the 'Argyraeus' cultivar, but has much more irregular markings. The foliage can be completely silver and the leaves are unmargined. Satin Pothos 'Silvery Ann's unique appearance makes it a popular houseplant.

Satin pothos 'Exotica'

Satin pothos 'Exotica' is an unusual cultivar when compared to its parent plant. It has dark green leaves with silvery-green mottling and thin margins of the same color. Its Latin name is Scindapsus pictus 'Exotica', and has become popular among plant enthusiasts, for this exotic appearance, which contrasts with the parent plant's plain, glossy green leaves.

Satin pothos 'Argyraeus'

Satin pothos 'Argyraeus'(Scindapsus pictus 'Argyraeus') stands out among its fellow cultivars for the size and thickness of the silvery marks on its leaves, which often take up half the leaf, as well as for its thin silvery margins. The parent plant has glossy green leaves with no markings. Its striking appearance makes it a popular houseplant and its cultivar name "Argyraeus" comes from the Greek word for "silvery."

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Satin pothos displays a distinctive foliage characterized by heart-shaped leaves, each leaf growing up to 3 inches (7.5 cm) in length. The leaves present a lush, dark green surface with a mottled pattern of silvery spots and streaks on the upper side, giving them a satin-like sheen. Leaf undersides retain a more uniform green color. This evergreen vine produces stems that can trail or climb, depending on support, reaching lengths of 3 feet (about 90 cm) or more in indoor conditions.