What it is: This listing is Scindapsus pictus 'Silvery Ann', which has large, lance-shaped, light green leaves with large silver splotches (NC State Extension). Our photos show green leaves heavily splashed with silver.

Light: Bright, indirect light suits it best; direct sun can scorch the leaves (NC State Extension). A grow bulb in a nearby lamp can help through dark winters. No light level guarantees how much silver new leaves will show.

Watering & care: Use a moist but well-drained potting mix (NC State Extension). Scindapsus is less tolerant of overwatering than true pothos (Clemson HGIC): yellow leaves can mean too much water, and curling leaves can mean too little (NC State Extension). In poorly drained mix, root rot may occur (NC State Extension).

Humidity: If your indoor air gets very dry, especially in winter, raising the humidity can help. A room humidifier is the most effective way to raise humidity; a pebble tray gives only a small, local boost.

Temperature: Room temperatures of about 18–29 °C (65–85 °F) suit it best; it does not tolerate cool air (NC State Extension).

Winter indoors: In winter, keep it away from cold windows and drafts, because Scindapsus does not tolerate cool air or direct sun (NC State Extension), and away from heating vents. Keep checking the mix before watering rather than watering on a schedule.

Expected indoor size: It is slow-growing (NC State Extension; Clemson HGIC). NC State Extension says indoor plants grow about 45–90 cm (1.5–3 ft) tall, trained on an upright stake or trailing from a hanging basket or pot. Pinching the stems keeps it tidy (NC State Extension). Size depends on light, warmth, pot size and care, and young and mature leaves can differ, so we can't promise a particular leaf size or shape.

Feeding: Feed lightly with a balanced houseplant fertilizer during spring and summer; our Schultz All Purpose Plant Food works at the label dilution.

Pets & pests: Scindapsus is toxic if eaten, so keep it out of reach of pets and children (NC State Extension). Scindapsus are more prone to pests than true pothos (Clemson HGIC); check now and then for mealybugs, spider mites and scale (NC State Extension).

About your plant: Every plant is a little different. Size, fullness, leaf count and silver markings vary from plant to plant and change with age and light. The size option (4") refers to the pot diameter. It does not guarantee an exact plant height, trail length or leaf count. Photos show typical plants from our greenhouse, not the specific plant you will receive. The shared gallery image shows other Scindapsus as inspiration.