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Shimmering Silver Splash (Scindapsus) 14cm
R220.00
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Silvery Trailing Elegance, Silver Splash Scindapsus
Scientific Name: Scindapsus pictus ‘Silver Splash’
Common Names / Known As: Silver Splash Scindapsus, Satin Pothos, Silver Vine
Overview: This Southeast Asian stunner flaunts heart-shaped, velvety green leaves splashed with shimmering silver streaks that catch light like moonlit waves. A top pick for South African indoor jungles, it trails gracefully from hanging baskets or climbs moss poles with effortless charm. Its compact vining habit brings texture and cool-toned contrast to modern or boho interiors.
Quirky Fact / Common Use: The silver splashes act like tiny mirrors, reflecting light to help the plant thrive in low-light corners—nature’s built-in spotlight system!
Ideal For:
- Urban flats, student rooms, or offices in well-lit bathrooms, kitchens, or lounges where trailing vines soften shelves and corners.
- Beginners and busy plant parents craving low-maintenance beauty—perfect as a stylish, long-lasting gift.
- A must-have for purifying indoor air, boosting oxygen, and adding cool silvery contrast to mixed trailing plant displays or macramé hangers.
- Its elegant, silvery foliage trails up to 100–200 cm long, ideal for high shelves, hanging baskets, or climbing trellises.
Available in: 14cm Nursery Pots
(Received plants may differ slightly from images displayed. Unless otherwise specified, all Plants come in black nursery pots)
🌿 Care: Overwatering causes yellowing and root rot—let the top 5 cm of soil dry completely before watering. Brown leaf edges mean low humidity; mist weekly or group with other plants to raise moisture in dry Gauteng winters. Wipe dusty leaves with a damp cloth monthly to keep silver patterns sparkling and prevent pest spots.
☀️ Light: Thrives in bright, indirect light—place 1–2 m from north or east-facing windows; too much direct sun fades the silver, too little dims the shine.
💧 Watering: Water thoroughly when top 5 cm is dry (every 7–10 days in summer, 14 days in winter); use room-temperature filtered water to avoid leaf spots.
🌡️ Temperature: Prefers 18–25°C, ideal for most South African homes; protect from cold snaps below 15°C in Highveld or Cape winters.
🌱 Feeding: Apply a balanced, diluted liquid fertiliser (e.g., 5:1:4) every 4–6 weeks from spring (September) to autumn (March) for lush growth. Use slow-release fertiliser granules in early spring for steady nutrition, then stop feeding in winter to avoid salt buildup.
🐶 Pet Friendly? ❌ No — toxic to cats and dogs (causes oral irritation, drooling, vomiting if chewed); mildly irritating to humans/children via sap; avoid near fish tanks or ponds.
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