Climbing Scindapsuspictus
Scindapsus pictus creeping
Spotted pothos green and silver foliage
Young spotted pothos leaf
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Scindapsus pictus, the spotted pothos
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According to specialist websites and social networks, Scindapsus pictus, also known as Spotted Pothos, is one of the most popular houseplants in the USA. With its metallic variegated green leaves, it's about to conquer Europe.
How to recognize the spotted pothos, Scindapsus pictus?
Scindapsus pictus is a climbing or drooping plant with a compact habit. In the wild, its vines can grow up to twelve meters long. In pots and indoors, they grow to no more than three meters.
The aerial roots are located on the underside of the stem, at a node. Sticky, they enable the plant to cling to its support.
Leaves grow on the right side of the stem. They are leathery and fleshy. The botanical variety has silver-spotted fir-green leaf blades. There are also cultivars with bright green and silver foliage Scindapsus 'Silvery Ann and Scindapsus 'Argyraeus') or blue-green Scindapsus 'Exotica').
Scindapsus pictus rarely flowers in our latitudes. In mature specimens, flowers may nevertheless appear. They take the form of a white spathe surrounding a cream-colored spadix.
Some researchers believe that the spotted pothos has depolluting properties. While these properties remain uncertain, the plant's toxicity has been proven. Scindapsus pictus causes digestive problems when ingested and skin irritation when handled. Wear gloves when pruning or repotting, and keep your plant out of reach of pets.
Contrary to its name, the spotted pothos is not a pothos! While it does belong to the Araceae family, it is classified in the Scindapsus genus. Pothos, on the other hand, belong to the genus Epipremnum.
Our maintenance tips
Scindapsus pictus 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. Scindapsus pictus 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.
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 to give it more space.
To repot your Scindapsus pictus, 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 in the center of the pot, about two centimeters below the rim.
Choose a nutrient-rich potting soil to promote plant growth. Place your Scindapsus pictus in the center of the pot, about two centimeters below the rim.
Scindapsus pictus like to hang on. Give them a stake to climb on!
Fertilization
To promote the growth of your Scindapsus pictus, 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 Spotted Pothos with a soft, clean cloth.
Pinch
Pinch your Scindapsus pictus during its growing season.
There may be several reasons why you want to deadhead your Scindapsus pictus: 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.
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.
Place your graft in a bright spot away from direct sunlight while the roots develop.
Diseases / Threats
Information
| Family | Araceae - Araceae |
| Type | Scindapsus - Scindapsus |
| Species | Spotted Pothos - Scindapsus pictus |
| Lifecycle | Perennial |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Exposures | |
| Substrats | |
| Planting method |
In pots |
| Categories | |
| Tags |
Beginner Toxic |
| Origins |
South Asia Southeast Asia |
| Hardiness (USDA) | 11a |
| Leaf color |
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| Flower colors |
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