Scindapsus pictus 'Argyraeus'
satin potho
A slow-growing evergreen trailing/climbing plant to 1m or more, with dark green ovate leaves to 10cm in length, spotted with silver on upper surface. Rarely flowers in cultivation. An ideal houseplant to trail from a hanging basket or pot
Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Grey Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Green Grey Silver | |||
| Winter | Green Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1CBotanical details
- Family
- Araceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Climbing, Trailing
- Potentially harmful
- Harmful if eaten, skin/eye irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling Pets: Harmful if eaten, skin/eye irritant - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
- Genus
Scindapsus are evergreen climbers, clinging by roots to the substrate, with simple, entire juvenile leaves changing to pinnately lobed leaves on mature plants; tiny flowers are borne in a dense spike within a spathe but are seldom seen in cultivation
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow under glass in a peat-free, loam-based potting compost in bright filtered light with shade from hot sun. When in growth water moderately and apply a balanced liquid fertilizer monthly. Water sparingly at other times. See houseplant cultivation for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by stem cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- hanging basket
- Houseplants
- Patio and container plants
- Low Maintenance
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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