Scindapsus

Scindapsus Plant Sapling (Scindapsus pictus)

The Scindapsus, also known as Satin Pothos or Silver Vine, is a stunning trailing houseplant admired for its heart-shaped green leaves speckled with silver. It is easy to grow, air-purifying, and perfect for hanging baskets or tabletop planters. Its graceful vines and velvety foliage make it a favorite for modern interiors.

🌱 Sapling Details:

• Net Pot Size: 1 inch (Do not remove the sapling from the net pot)

• Number of Saplings: 1

• Sapling Height: Approx. 2–3 inches

• Watering: When the top 1 inch of soil feels dry

• Sunlight: Bright, indirect light; tolerates medium light

🌾 Full Plant Description:

• Difficulty Level: Easy to moderate

• Mature Height: Vining – can trail 3–10 feet indoors

• Leaf Color: Deep green with silver splashes (varies by variety)

• Type: Indoor trailing vine

• Soil: Well-draining indoor potting mix

• Watering: Every 5–7 days; do not let the soil stay soggy

• Sunlight Needs: Bright, indirect sunlight (avoid direct harsh light)

• Ideal Temperature: 65°F – 85°F (18°C – 29°C)

• Best Season: All seasons

🌿 Plant Nutrition:

• Twice a Month: Balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer during growing season

• Optional: Seaweed once a month for root health and foliage shine

🪴 How to Plant the Sapling:

1. Keep the sapling inside the net pot – do not remove it.

2. Use a container with drainage holes.

3. Fill more than half the container with potting mix.

4. Make a hole in the center and place the sapling with the net pot.

5. Cover with soil and water thoroughly.

🌍 Alternate Names:

• Botanical Name: Scindapsus pictus

• Common Names: Satin Pothos, Silver Pothos, Silver Vine, Silk Pothos

• Hindi: सिल्वर मनी प्लांट / स्किनडैप्सस पौधा (Silver Money Plant / Scindapsus Paudha)

• Kannada: ಬೆಳ್ಳಿ ಮೊತ್ತದ ಗಿಡ (Belli Mottada Gida)

• Tamil: வெள்ளி நாணய இலைச் செடி (Velli Nanaya Ilaich Chedi)

• Telugu: వెండి కాసుల మొక్క (Vendi Kaasula Mokka)

• Marathi: चांदी मनीप्लांट (Chaandi Moneyplant)

• Malayalam: വെള്ളി മണിപ്ലാന്റ് തൈ (Velli Moneyplant Thai)

🌸 Also Known As:

Satin pothos, Silver vine pothos, Silver philodendron (informally), Trailing scindapsus, Vastu creeper, Indoor climber, Aroid vine