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philodendron variety or ?

16 years ago

Hi all,

I just purchased a houseplant that did not have a name tag. It looks a lot like a philodendron, but has velvety smooth leaves and has light colored splotches (variegated?). Other than leaf texture and the color, it closely resembles my ordinary philodendron.

It also looks somewhat like an image of a peperomia argyreia in a houseplant book I have, but I'm thinking philodendron.

Thanks if anyone can help!

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User
16 years ago
Scindapsus picta.

HTH
Chris
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sarahbarah27
16 years ago
Thats what i was going to say!!! Its common name is Satin Pothos.

Sarah
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j_nail
16 years ago
Scindapsus pictus 'Argyraeus'

Here is a link that might be useful: Google Image Search for S. pictus 'Argyraeus'
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homebody_2007
Original Author
16 years ago
Thanks all! That sure looks & sounds right.

Anyone have experience in caring for this beautiful plant? I've been very successful with the usual pothos, but what I could find about Satin pothos sounds like it's a bit more fussy. It's in great shape now, but I just bought it a few days ago. I hit a few different stores, but I believe I bought this at Lowe's.
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