Satin Pothos 'Platinum Java' (Scindapsus pictus)

$26.99

In stock

Low light
Easy care

What arrives

Your Satin Pothos 'Platinum Java'
Ships free, within the US only, separately from any spade in your order.
Our plant partner packs and ships it, so the box and packing slip carry their name.

If your plant arrives damaged, email us a photo and we'll replace it or refund you.
From November to April, we recommend adding Winter Plant Shipping Protection (a heat pack) at checkout. Plants shipped in cold weather without it are not covered for cold damage.

Care guide

Looking after your Satin Pothos 'Platinum Java'

Light
Low to bright, indirect light; brighter keeps the silver.
Water
Water when the top half of the soil is dry.
Cats and dogs
Toxic to cats and dogs, according to the ASPCA. Keep it out of reach of cats and dogs.
Care level

Forgiving of the odd missed watering. A good first plant.

Pot size guide

How big is each size?

Sizes are named by the pot's width across the top. The bands show a typical overall height for a plant in that pot. It is a general guide only: every plant grows a little differently.

4" pot: about 6 to 12 inches tall, pot included
6" pot: about 10 to 18 inches tall, pot included

About this plant

Satin pothos 'Platinum Java' grows large, soft, nearly heart-shaped leaves heavily frosted with silver. In bright light the surface shimmers, giving the whole plant a cool, metallic glow.

Despite the name, a satin pothos is a Scindapsus, not a true pothos. It tolerates lower light, but keeps its silver best in medium to bright, indirect light. Let the soil dry about halfway before watering, and let it trail or climb.

Choose a 4 or 6 inch pot. It is easy, slow and steady, and suits a shelf, a hanging pot or anyone who likes silver foliage.

The ASPCA lists the satin pothos (Scindapsus pictus) as toxic to cats and dogs, so keep it out of reach of cats and dogs.

From November to April, we recommend adding Winter Plant Shipping Protection (a heat pack) at checkout. Plants shipped in cold weather without it are not covered for cold damage.

Good to know

Questions about the Satin Pothos 'Platinum Java'

How much light does the Satin Pothos 'Platinum Java' need?

Low to bright, indirect light; brighter keeps the silver.

How often should I water the Satin Pothos 'Platinum Java'?

Water when the top half of the soil is dry.

Is the Satin Pothos 'Platinum Java' toxic to cats and dogs?

Yes. The ASPCA lists it as toxic to cats and dogs, so keep it out of reach of cats and dogs.

Which size should I choose?

Sizes are named by the pot's width across the top. This plant comes in 4" and 6" pots, and the pot size guide above shows a typical height for each, as a general guide only.

Do you ship plants in winter?

From November to April, we recommend adding Winter Plant Shipping Protection (a heat pack) at checkout. Plants shipped in cold weather without it are not covered for cold damage.

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