Scindapsus pictus
Species · Scindapsus
Satin pothos is an evergreen climber with leathery green leaves carrying pale, silvery markings.
- Light: Give bright, indirect light; strong light can scorch the leaves. Source and guidance ↓
- Growth habit: It can climb a trellis; its attaching roots may mark surfaces. Source and guidance ↓
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Growing this plant
For this species
- Light
- Give bright, indirect light; strong light can scorch the leaves.
- Temperature
- Room temperatures around 18–29°C suit it.
- Watering
- Keep the mix moist with good drainage; avoid waterlogged conditions.
- Substrate
- Choose a fertile, loamy mix that drains freely.
- Growth habit
- It can climb a trellis; its attaching roots may mark surfaces.
- Propagation
- Propagate from stem cuttings.
- Indoor / outdoor
- Suitable for indoor planting and hanging baskets.
General guidance for Scindapsus
General guidance for this genus. Individual species and cultivars can need different conditions.
- Light
- S. pictus/treubii: bright, indirect; avoid strong direct sun.
- Temperature
- S. pictus: ~18–29°C. S. treubii: ~18–24°C.
- S. pictus water
- Growing: lightly moist, freely draining. Slower growth: water less.
- S. treubii water
- Let compost dry halfway through the pot to nearly dry.
Genus guidance sourcesKew: Scindapsus taxonomy, habitat and leaf structure ↗RHS: Scindapsus pictus cultivation ↗RHS: Scindapsus pictus 'Argyraeus' ↗NC State Extension: satin pothos forms and indoor conditions ↗NC State Extension: Scindapsus treubii forms and care ↗Kew: Scindapsus aureus as an older name for Epipremnum aureum ↗NC State Extension: Scindapsus pictus conditions ↗Reviewed 2026-09-22.
Names & identity
Scindapsus pictus is a recognised species in the genus Scindapsus. Chonk keeps this permanent identity page separate from individual seller adverts.
- Canonical Chonk name
- Scindapsus pictus
- Accepted or parent name
- Scindapsus pictus
- Species epithet
- pictus
Other plants in Scindapsus
Related by genus, not exact matches. Care requirements can differ.
Sources
Plant information
NParks: Scindapsus pictus ↗
Introduction · Substrate · Indoor / outdoor
Checked 2026-09-24.NParks GardeningSG: Satin Pothos ↗
Light · Growth habit · Propagation
Checked 2026-09-24.NC State Extension: Scindapsus pictus ↗
Temperature · Watering
Checked 2026-09-24.Name sourcesKew Plants of the World Online ↗