🌫 Philodendron scandens ‘Pictus’
Velvety Trailing Houseplant – Silvery Leaves & Easy Jungle Flow
The Philodendron scandens ‘Pictus’ is a trailing beauty with soft, heart-shaped leaves dusted in shimmering silver. This one’s a staple in any self-respecting indoor jungle – chill, stylish, and effortlessly good-looking.
Whether you let it cascade from a shelf, climb a moss pole, or style it in a hanging pot, the ‘Pictus’ adds that perfect textured flow. And bonus – it’s super low maintenance, even if you totally forget to water it now and then.
✨ Basically, it’s the houseplant version of that effortlessly cool friend who always looks good.
Care Tips:
• Bright, indirect light makes that silver pop
• Can handle lower light but variegation will fade
• Water when the top half of soil is dry
• Loves a chunky, well-draining mix
• Easy to propagate – just snip and root
📦 Shipped rooted, healthy, and ready to spill gracefully all over your shelving.
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Philodendron scandens 'Pictus' - 6cm/13cm
The following aroid mix I would like to share with you is working well for my Philodendron:
- Potting Soil (30%)
- Orchid Bark (30%)
- Perlite (30%)
- Charcoal (5%)
- Worm Castings (5%)
Water thoroughly when watering to mimic tropical jungle conditions. It is best practice to keep the soil humid but never soggy.
