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. 

A tropical vine native to the rainforests of India and Southeast Asia. It was first identified by botanists in 1842, who classified it as a species of pothos and called it Pothos argyraea or Pothos argenteus. 

3 Best-Known Scindapsus pictus Pothos Variations

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Scindapsus Pictus ‘Argyraeus’

Scindapsus pictus ‘Argyraeus’ is the most common Satin Pothos cultivar. It has small, heart-shaped leaves with silver splashes of variegation. 

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Scindapsus Pictus ’Silvery Ann’

Silvery Ann is the “big sister” of the Scindapsus pictus ‘Argyraeus’ cultivar. The two varieties may look similar, but there are some subtle differences. 

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Scindapsus Pictus ‘Exotica’

The Scindapsus Pictus ‘Exotica’ cultivar is the largest of the trio. Unlike Argyraeus and Silvery Ann, it has large, oval-shaped leaves, thicker stems, and large splashes of variegation.

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