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Scindapsus Silvery Ann is a beautiful trailing or climbing houseplant prized for its soft, velvety green leaves covered in irregular patches and splashes of shimmering silver. Unlike varieties with smaller, more evenly distributed markings, Silvery Ann can develop large areas of silver that sometimes extend across much of the leaf. Each leaf develops a slightly different pattern, giving the plant a naturally varied appearance.
The proper botanical name is Scindapsus pictus ‘Silvery Ann’, commonly called Silvery Ann Scindapsus, Silvery Ann Pothos, or Satin Pothos. Despite the common use of “pothos,” it is not a true Pothos or Epipremnum. It belongs to the genus Scindapsus and is a cultivated variety of Scindapsus pictus.
Scindapsus Silvery Ann does best in medium to bright, indirect light. Brighter filtered light helps maintain its prominent silver markings and encourages compact, healthy growth. It can tolerate somewhat lower light, but growth may slow and new foliage may develop less silver coloration. Avoid prolonged harsh direct sunlight, which can scorch the leaves.
Water when the top inch or two of soil feels dry, then water thoroughly and allow excess water to drain. Silvery Ann prefers to dry slightly between waterings and should not remain in consistently wet or waterlogged soil. The leaves may begin to curl slightly when the plant becomes particularly thirsty.
Use a well-draining, chunky aroid potting mix in a container with drainage. A combination of quality houseplant soil or coco coir, orchid bark, and perlite or pumice works well. This provides enough moisture retention while maintaining good airflow around the roots.
Scindapsus Silvery Ann prefers warm temperatures and moderate to high humidity. It adapts well to average household humidity, although additional humidity can encourage healthy growth and larger foliage. Good airflow is beneficial in higher-humidity environments.
This plant develops a climbing or trailing growth habit and works well cascading from a shelf or hanging basket. When provided with a moss pole, plank, or other vertical support, its aerial roots can attach as it climbs, encouraging progressively larger and more mature foliage. Pruning longer vines can encourage branching and help maintain a fuller appearance.
Scindapsus Silvery Ann is toxic to cats and dogs if ingested. Like other members of the aroid family, it contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals that can cause irritation of the mouth, tongue, and lips, along with drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing. Keep it out of reach of pets and small children.
Upcoming Events: Moss Art Thursday Sept. 24th @ 6pm / Plant Stake Stained Glass Workshop Sunday Sept. 27th @ 2pm / Moss Art Thursday Oct. 1st @ 6 pm / Intro to Stained Glass October 3rd @ 2 pm
