Silver* Satin Pothos: Intriguing ‘Shingling’ Plant Care Guide

Silver Pothos (Scindapsus pictus), also known as Satin Pothos, is a beginner-friendly tropical houseplant with dark green leaves dappled with silvery streaks and splashes.

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Now, you’re probably wondering: ‘I already have enough pothos varieties at home; what’s so special about this one?’. For starters, its shimmering, silver-variegated foliage is entirely different from what you’ll find on an Epipremnum cultivar.

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Plant Origin and Fascinating Growth Habit

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3 Best-Known Scindapsus Pictus Pothos Variations

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Silver Pothos Houseplant Care Tips & Growing Guide

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Propagating Satin Pothos Plants

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