How much sunlight does my Scindapsus pictus 'Silver Hero' need?

Scindapsus pictus 'Silver Hero' may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

How much humidity does Scindapsus pictus 'Silver Hero' like?

Scindapsus pictus 'Silver Hero' doesn’t require additional humidity . Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.

What type of soil should I use for my Scindapsus pictus 'Silver Hero'?

Scindapsus pictus 'Silver Hero' does best in well-draining soil . A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Should I fertilize my Scindapsus pictus 'Silver Hero'?

Scindapsus pictus 'Silver Hero' grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer . Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

Which region is Scindapsus pictus 'Silver Hero' native to?

Scindapsus pictus 'Silver Hero' is native to Southeast Asia to Oceania .

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Scindapsus pictus 'Silver Hero'

Q: How often should I water my Scindapsus pictus 'Silver Hero'?

Scindapsus pictus 'Silver Hero' prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly . Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Scindapsus pictus 'Silver Hero'

Genus

Scindapsus

Family

Araceae

Order

Alismatales

How to care for Scindapsus pictus 'Silver Hero'

Water

How often to water your Scindapsus pictus 'Silver Hero'

Scindapsus pictus 'Silver Hero' needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Washington, District of Columbia.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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Light

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

Washington, District of Columbia

81% High

Growing Scindapsus pictus 'Silver Hero' in Washington right now

Plant growth potential is currently very high 📈

May 23rd, 2022

Sunlight intensity as measured by “net radiation” in Washington is currently very high 📈. The plant growth potential in your area is currently at its peak! 🌿

The availability of high quality sunli…

Sunlight will increase by 14.9% ☀️

May 23rd, 2022

Washington is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!

The amount of sunlight in Washington is expected to increase by 14.9% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 20.5 megajoules of energy pe…

Daylight will increase by 1.3 hours 📈

May 23rd, 2022

This month, Washington is getting an average of 10.4 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.

Hours of daylight will increase by 9.7% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 14.6 total hours of …

Light needs and placement for plant Scindapsus pictus 'Silver Hero': 3ft from a window

Scindapsus pictus 'Silver Hero' may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth during this time of higher sunlight intensity in Washington, District of Columbia ☀️.️

This is a great time to watch your Scindapsus pictus 'Silver Hero' thrive 🌿!

Nutrients

How to fertilize Scindapsus pictus 'Silver Hero'

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Scindapsus pictus 'Silver Hero': repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Scindapsus pictus 'Silver Hero' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

When to repot Scindapsus pictus 'Silver Hero'

Is this a good time of year to repot? Yes! 🪴

May 22nd, 2022

The growing potential in Washington is high 📈.

It's best to repot plants during their active growing periods when they have the energy to re-establish their roots! This is a great time to repot an…