Plant Profile: Scindapsus pictus

Names

Satin Potho, Satin Pothos, Silk Pothos

  • Photo of Scindapsus pictus (Scindapsus pictuss)

Phonetic Spelling:skin-DAP-sus PIK-tus

Genus:Scindapsus

Species:pictus

Family:Araceae

The 'Satin Pothos' is a perennial climbing plant belonging to the Arum family, characterized by its striking dark green leaves adorned with silvery patterns. This species thrives in tropical climates and is sensitive to frost, which is why it is commonly cultivated as an indoor plant in the United States.

Scindapsus pictus Feature Summary

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Tags

#evergreen
#poisonous
#houseplant
#perennial
#slow growing
#interiorscape
#woody
#hanging baskets
#spadix
#tropical vine
#evergreen vine
#problem for cats
#problem for dogs
#problem for horses
#tropical feel
#container plants

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Scindapsus pictus Feature Summary

Attributes
Bangladesh, Malesia
Perennial
Woody
Whole Plant Traits
Poisonous
Vine
Houseplant
Leaves
Green
Gray/Silver
Variegated
Landscape
Container
Houseplants
Hanging Baskets
Problem for Cats
Problem for Dogs
Problem for Horses

Scindapsus pictus Attributes

Scindapsus pictus: Country Or Region Of Origin

Bangladesh, Malesia

Scindapsus pictus: Life Cycle

Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody

Scindapsus pictus Whole Plant Traits

Scindapsus pictus: Plant Type

Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower

Scindapsus pictus: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics

Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen

Scindapsus pictus: Growth Rate

Slow
Medium
Rapid

Scindapsus pictus Flowers

Scindapsus pictus: Flower Inflorescence

Catkin
Corymb
Cyme
Head
Insignificant
Panicle
Raceme
Solitary
Spadix
Spike
Umbel

Scindapsus pictus Leaves

Scindapsus pictus: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics

Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen

Scindapsus pictus: Leaf Color

spa
Gray/Silver
spa
Green
spa
Variegated

Scindapsus pictus: Hairs Present

No
Yes

Scindapsus pictus Stem

Scindapsus pictus: Stem Is Aromatic

No
Yes

Scindapsus pictus Landscape

Scindapsus pictus: Landscape Location

Coastal
Container
Hanging Baskets
Houseplants
Lawn
Meadow
Naturalized Area
Near Septic
Patio
Pond
Pool/Hardscape
Recreational Play Area
Riparian
Rock Wall
Slope/Bank
Small Space
Vertical Spaces
Walkways
Woodland

Scindapsus pictus: Problems

Allelopathic
Contact Dermatitis
Frequent Disease Problems
Frequent Insect Problems
Invasive Species
Malodorous
Messy
Poisonous to Humans
Problem for Cats
Problem for Children
Problem for Dogs
Problem for Horses
Short-lived
Spines/Thorns
Weak Wood
Weedy