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Scindapsus Pictus 'Argyraeus' or Devils Ivy or Pothos
Vine or Satin Silk or Silver Philodendron |
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Scindapsus pictus 'Argyraeus'
(Devil's Ivy, Pothos Vine, Satin Pothos, Silk Pothos, Silver
Philodendron) |
Synonyms:
Epipremnum pictum, Picta Philodendron, Scindapsus argyraeum,
Scindapsus pictus
Family: Araceae
Origin:
South-east Asia
Light: Full shade
Height: 6-12"
Spacing: 3-6"
Blooms: White
Foliage: Variegated, green mottled with silver markings,
heart-shaped,
velvety Soil: Well-drained, acidic, keep moist
Water: High
Propagation: Cuttings
Uses:
Hanging baskets, container, houseplant
Comments: Scindapsus pictus 'Argyraeus'
or
Devil's Ivy or Pothos Vine or Satin Pothos or Silk Pothos or
Silver Philodendron
or
Epipremnum pictum
or Picta Philodendron
or Scindapsus argyraeum
or Scindapsus pictus is a unique tropical perennial with a vining growth habit.
It has gorgeous foliage variegation. Any avid plant
collector would fall for this beauty.
The leaves of
Devil's Ivy
have a velvety touch to them.
Scindapsus
pictus 'Argyraeus' can easily be propagated from cuttings.
Picta Philodendron
is
low maintenance and carefree. Satin Pothos performs best in
full shade with warmth and humidity.
Silver Philodendron is ideal in hanging baskets; it looks
dramatic when the trailing stems freely drape down the sides of
it. Scindapsus pictus 'Argyraeus' makes many a head turn.
It does not like frost; in colder areas, it can be container
grown and brought indoors for the Winter. As a houseplant,
provide Scindapsus argyraeum with
sofficient brght, indirect light
USDA Zones: 10-11 |
