This gorgeous Pothos will catch your eye with a shimmer every time it catches the light. Its large patches of silvery variegation looks great against its pale forest green leaves, and as it grows it will keep producing gorgeous shimmering leaves. Like many pothos plants, the Trebie is easygoing, enjoying average household conditions and not being overly picky with light levels or water, as long as it isn't abandoned for too long. Give this plant a spot in your home and in your heart and it will reward you with its gorgeous vining foliage.
Scientific Name
Scindapsus pictus 'Trebie / Exotica' (painted skindapsos- a four-stringed musical instrument, cultivar: Trebie / Exotica)
Synonyms: Pothos argenteus, Pothos argyraeus, Pothos argyraea, Scindapsus argyraeus, Pothos argyraeus, Scindapsus pothoides
Initially classified in the Pothos genus, this plant has had its current scientific name since 1842.
Common Name
Silver Splash Pothos, Silver Satin Pothos, Satin Pothos, Silver Vine, Silver Cloud, Silk Pothos, Silver Philodendron
Origin
Native to Southeast Asia, especially Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia
Light
Place this plant in indirect light, somewhere it's bright enough to read by natural light, without harsh direct sun. If you start to lose variegation it may be in too shady a spot.
Water
Allow the top third of the soil to dry between waters; make sure to reduce watering in winter and remember in darker locations this won't be very frequent. Let half the soil dry out in shadier spots.
Humidity
Average humidity is fine, just make sure your plant is not too close to a radiator or heater which will dry it out. Hose down occasionally to clean the leaves but don't mist as this can cause issues if the leaves are left damp.
Soil
Plant in well-draining, moisture retentive soil. A mix designed for Monstera or Philodendrons will work well for your Pothos. Repot every three years in spring as the plant grows.
Food
Feed every four waters in the growing season, reduce to every six in autumn and winter.
Temperature
Temperature should ideally be between 18-30°C- make sure it doesn't drop below 12°C in winter.
Pet-safe
No, this plant is toxic to pets and small humans.
Sprouts Top Tips
Prune off yellow or dying leaves; your plant may look small at first but with care it will really branch out! Think about where it will grow to and make sure it has space. You can use cuttings to propagate new plants from too if you do need to trim the plant down!
