Satin pothos
Scindapsus pictus (Araceae)
Also called Silk Pothos.
Cats and dogs
Toxic to cats and dogs
Cats: toxic Dogs: toxic
What makes it toxic: Insoluble calcium oxalates.
Signs to watch for: Oral irritation, pain and swelling of mouth, tongue and lips, excessive drooling, vomiting (not horses), difficulty swallowing
Source: ASPCA entry "Satin Pothos", checked October 3, 2026.
Light
- Low light 3+ mol
- Medium light 6+ mol
- Bright indirect 10+ mol Best
- Direct sun 12+ mol
As a houseplant it prefers bright indirect light; direct sunlight is not tolerated.
Direct sun: best kept out of it.
On our scale it grows well from about 10 mol/m²/day and holds on down to roughly 2.2 (how these numbers are set).
Care
Care level: Moderate. Water: Keep the potting soil moist but well-drained.
Prefers room temperatures of 65-85 °F and does not tolerate cool air (NC State).
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