The Scindapsus ‘Silver Hero’ is a rarer and stunning variety of the Scindapsus family, adored for its almost completely silver, heart-shaped leaves. Unlike other varieties, its foliage is velvety with a muted silver-blue hue, giving it an ethereal, metallic look. This plant brings a sleek and modern vibe to any space, and its trailing or climbing nature makes it perfect for hanging baskets, shelves, or climbing poles.

May also be known as: Satin Pothos, Scindapsus Platinum

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Scindapsus pictus Silver Hero is a cultivar of satin pothos, an evergreen tropical vine native to Southeast Asiaspecifically Bangladesh, Borneo, India, Java, Peninsular Malaysia, the Philippines, Sulawesi, Sumatra, Taiwan, and Thailand. It has heart-shaped, matte green leaves dappled with striking silvery-white markings, and in its natural habitat, it climbs tree trunks using aerial roots, making it perfect for training up a moss pole or letting trail from a shelf .

It grows moderately fast, with vines reaching several metres within a year or so.

Native to: It originates from humid, forested regions across Southeast Asia and Oceania .

Water: Allow the top part of the soil to dry out before wateringtypically once every 12 weeks. Its more tolerant of drying out than of sitting in wet soil, which often leads to yellowing leaves and root rot .

Light: Thrives in bright, filtered light. Place within about 1 metre of an east or northfacing window. Avoid direct sun, which can scorch the leaves and wash out the variegation

Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity (4050%), though it tolerates normal UK indoor conditions. In winter, consider using a pebble tray or humidifier to avoid brown leaf tips .

Temperature: Ideal indoor range is 1829 C. Keep above 15 C; avoid cold drafts.