Scindapsus pictus ‘Silver Hero’ — Satin Pothos
Family: Araceae • Pot diameter: 12 cm
Iconic metallic-silver foliage with a satin sheen and clean, architectural lines: ‘Silver Hero’ reads premium even in lower light, with elegant heart-shaped leaves that catch the eye from every angle.
Trails or climbs, keeps a tidy shape, and rewards with larger, more silvery leaves when given support. Perfect for modern homes and workspaces; pairs beautifully with minimalist planters and natural materials.
Araceae Evergreen Bright indirect light Easy care Climber/trailer
Light
🌤️ Bright indirect
tolerates medium light; avoid direct sun
Water
💧 Moderate
let the top 2–3 cm dry between waterings
Humidity
💦 50–60%+
higher RH gives crisper leaf finish
Soil
🪴 Aroid mix
airy, with perlite/bark for drainage
What makes it special
- ✨ Nearly full-silver foliage with a satin, velvety look.
- 🧗 On a moss pole, leaves size up and “silver” more.
- 🌤️ Keeps that premium look even in medium indoor light.
Best uses
- 🪴 Pots with a moss pole for climbing and bigger leaves.
- 🖼️ Shelves/hanging spots for a soft, silver foliage curtain.
- 🏢 Offices & minimal spaces needing a quiet statement.
Placement
Bright spot with indirect light, away from harsh midday sun. Water when the top layer dries; never leave water sitting in covers. Use an airy aroid mix (perlite/bark) with good drainage. Humidity 50–60%+ keeps the metallic sheen crisp. Add a totem for larger, more mature leaves; light feeding spring–summer.
Great companions
- Philodendron ‘Micans’ — velvet green that makes the silver pop.
- Monstera adansonii — fenestrations contrast the solid silver plates.
- Calathea (e.g., ‘Orbifolia’) — wave patterns that pair with the satin finish.
Variety origin click to read
A rainforest aroid from SE Asia, creeping/climbing along trunks (often shingling) to find bright, filtered light. ‘Silver Hero’ is a selected tissue-culture line with high silver coverage and uniform satin texture.
Selected for stable coloration, good indoor performance, and leaf sizing when supported. Propagated asexually (node cuttings/tissue culture) to maintain traits.
1) Soil: aroid mix with peat/coco + perlite/bark for aeration and fast drainage.
2) Watering: when the top 2–3 cm dry; less in winter. Empty cachepot after watering.
3) Support/light: moss pole for larger leaves; bright indirect light, no direct sun.
💡 Tip: give it a sphagnum-wrapped pole; aerial roots will grip and leaves will get larger and more silver.
🤔 Did you know? Wiping leaves with a damp cloth every 2–3 weeks keeps the satin surface glossy and helps the plant “breathe”.
Why you’ll love it info
- ✨ Silver, satin leaves that look premium in any space.
- 🧗 With support it produces larger, showier leaves.
- 🪴 Easy-going and reliable indoors.
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- 🌱 Aerial roots grip moss poles and increase leaf size.
- 🧪 Prefers an aroid mix heavy on inerts for oxygenation.
- 💡 Brighter indirect light = more silver; low light greens it out.
- ✂️ Propagate via node cuttings (one node + leaf).
How much light? light
Bright indirect; tolerates medium. Avoid direct sun that can scorch the silver surface.
How often to water? watering
When the top 2–3 cm of mix are dry. Less in winter; never leave it sitting in water.
What mix does it need? soil
Airy aroid mix with perlite/bark. Use a pot with drainage holes so water doesn’t pool.
How to get bigger leaves? support
Provide a totem and bright indirect light; aerial roots will climb and leaves will size up.
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🔎 Note: Due to natural variation, the plant you receive may differ slightly from the photo. Form, size or colour depend on the season, growing conditions and the nature of each plant.
