Scindapsus pictus: Country Or Region Of Origin
Bangladesh, Malesia
Plant Profile: Scindapsus pictus
Names
Satin Potho, Satin Pothos, Silk Pothos
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
Broadleaf Evergreen
Slow
Flowers
Spadix
Leaves
Broadleaf Evergreen
Green
Gray/Silver
Variegated
Stem
Landscape
Container
Houseplants
Hanging Baskets
Problem for Cats
Problem for Dogs
Problem for Horses
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Scindapsus pictus Attributes
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
Gray/Silver
Green
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
