Give your home décor a satiny vibe with tropical vine Scindapsus pictus (satin pothos or silk pothos) in a hanging basket. Satin pothos is known as a forgiving, easy plant to grow and care for. Scindapsus pictus is beloved for its heart-shaped leaves with splotchy silver-grey variegation. The plant will arrive at your door fully rooted in a 6” hanging basket planter. While not a true pothos, Scindapsus pictus and pothos (Epipremnum spp.) are related -- both belong to the family Araceae. Place the plant on a shelf or hang it and enjoy its cascading charms. While the vines of satin pothos are capable of spreading in length to 10 feet, the plant can be pruned to achieve a bushier or tidier plant. The plant can be trained to climb as well. Seldom flowers as a houseplant. Satin pothos thrives in medium to bright, indirect light and is not fussy about water. Water when the top couple of inches of the soil feel dry. Pairing Scindapsus pictus with Pothos varieties and other tropical houseplants will fill your home with plenty of soothing, therapeutic, good-feeling vibes. Studies show that plants help elevate moods, alleviate stress, boost productivity, and even speed recovery time. Silver pothos prefers temps between 60 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit. It appreciates high humidity but does well in drier climes too. You can mimic the humidity of its native habitat by keeping it in the kitchen or a bathroom, by grouping with other plants, or using a humidifer, among other options. PET TOXICITY WARNING: While all Plants for Pets purchases help to support local animal shelters, we encourage you to display your new plant in a location that your beloved pets cannot access.