Scindapsus 'Silvery Ann' in pot

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Green and silver leaf Pothos Silvery ann

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Silver-spotted green foliage Scindapsus Silvery Ann

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Pothos Silvery Ann in pot

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Scindapsus pictus 'Silvery Ann', green and silver leaves

There's no need to take the first flight to India or Malaysia to add a Scindapsus pictus 'Silvery Ann' to your collection. You're more likely to come across its silvery-green leaves in a garden center. This plant of the Araceae family is a cultivar derived from Scindapsus pictus (Scindapsus pictus).

How to recognize Scindapsus pictus 'Silvery Ann'?

Scindapsus pictus 'Silvery Ann' is a perennial with a climbing or drooping habit. Its vines can reach two or three meters in length.

The plant clings to trees or stakes by means of adhesive aerial roots. These are located on the reverse side of the green stem, at a node.

The fleshy, heart-shaped leaves are smaller than those of Scindapsus pictus 'Exotica'. They measure between five and ten centimetres in length. Their color is also different. The leaf blades are a soft green with broad, silvery variegation.

Scindapsus pictus 'Silvery Ann' is grown for its evergreen foliage. It rarely flowers, especially indoors. However, some flowers - a white spathe with a creamy spadix - do appear.

Scindapsus pictus 'Silvery Ann' is toxic. Keep it out of reach of young children and pets. Remember to wear gloves when pruning or repotting. If ingested, the plant can cause digestive problems and skin irritation.

Our maintenance tips

Scindapsus pictus 'Silvery Ann like light but not direct sunlight. Place your plant behind a window screened by a curtain so that its foliage reveals all its beauty!

Watering

To find out if your plant is thirsty, stick your finger in the soil. When the surface is dry (about three centimetres), then you need to water your Scindapsus pictus 'Silvery Ann'. Scindapsus pictus 'Silvery Ann like moisture, but not stagnant water. Make sure that the potting soil remains moist, but that the rootlets are not drowned.

If you can, use non-calcareous water such as rainwater or filtered water.

Also make sure that water doesn't stagnate in the saucer or planter.

Repotting

Every spring, repot your Scindapsus pictus 'Silvery Ann' to give it more space.

To repot your Scindapsus pictus 'Silvery Ann', choose a perforated pot and install clay balls at the bottom. This promotes drainage and prevents standing water.

Choose a nutrient-rich potting soil to promote plant growth. Place your Scindapsus pictus 'Silvery Ann' in the center of the pot, about two centimeters below the rim.

Scindapsus pictus 'Silvery Ann like to hang on. Give them a stake to climb on!

Fertilization

To promote the growth of your Scindapsus pictus 'Silvery Ann', apply fertilizer in spring and summer.

To support your plant's growth, feed it every two weeks with a liquid houseplant fertilizer.

Cleaning

Dust prevents the plant from photosynthesizing. Clean the leaves of your Scindapsus 'Silvery Ann with a soft, clean cloth.

Pinch

Pinch your Scindapsus pictus 'Silvery Ann' during its growing season.

There may be several reasons why you want to deadhead your Scindapsus pictus 'Silvery Ann': to contain its growth, to multiply the plant or to stimulate its development.

Use your fingers or sharp, disinfected secateurs to cut between two knots.

Wear gloves when handling your plant.

Cutting

Cutting is carried out during the strong growth phase, generally in spring and early summer.

Take a portion of stem with three or four nodes. Remove the leaves at the base.

Cut your cutting with a clean, sharp tool, such as secateurs or scissors.

Place your cutting in a glass of water at room temperature. Change the water regularly to keep it clear.

Place your graft in a bright spot away from direct sunlight while the roots develop.

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Information

Family	Araceae - Araceae
Type	Scindapsus - Scindapsus
Species	Spotted Pothos - Scindapsus pictus
Lifecycle	Perennial
Foliage	Evergreen
Exposures	Sun Half-shade
Substrats	Clay soil Humus soil Sandy soil
Planting method	In pots
Categories	Climber Interior Hanging plants
Tags	Beginner Toxic
Origins	South Asia Southeast Asia
Hardiness (USDA)	11a
Leaf color
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