Scindapsus Tricolor

The Scindapsus Tricolor packs three tones into every leaf: silver and soft light-green splashes painted across a deep, dark green base. It's an Indonesian cultivar of the satin pothos family, and it's genuinely hard to find. We don't see many come through, so when one does, it's worth snapping up.

Native to the forests of Southeast Asia, Scindapsus is a natural climber with thick, matte leaves that catch the light like brushed velvet. Let it trail from a shelf or give it a moss pole to climb; plants that climb tend to reward you with larger leaves as they mature. Since the variegation is unique on every leaf, each new one unfurls as a small reveal.

Care snapshot

• Light: Bright, indirect light keeps the silver and light-green splashes crisp. In lower light, new leaves tend to come in greener.
• Water: Water when the top inch or two of soil is dry. Scindapsus would rather be a little thirsty than soggy, and its leaves curl slightly when it wants a drink (a handy built-in reminder). Plant it in a chunky, well-draining aroid mix.
• Difficulty: Intermediate. As easygoing as its satin pothos cousins, just a touch slower growing and pickier about light.
• Pet-safety: Toxic to cats and dogs if chewed or eaten (it contains calcium oxalate crystals). Best kept out of reach of curious pets.

What you'll receive

Plants are living things, so the Scindapsus Tricolor you receive will have its own character. The pattern and amount of silver and light green will vary from leaf to leaf and may differ slightly from the photo. That's part of the charm: no two are alike.

Why you'll love it

Rare enough to excite a collector, forgiving enough to live with every day, the Scindapsus Tricolor brings shimmer, texture, and a little mystery to any shelf. We hand-pick every plant, so yours arrives ready to settle in. Give it a home and watch each new leaf show off its own pattern.