Scindapsus treubii ‘Moonlight’, 4-Inch Pot

Scindapsus treubii ‘Moonlight,’ sometimes sold as a silver pothos, brings a quiet metallic sheen to a bright shelf. Its thick, elongated oval leaves show a satin silver-blue cast over green. This young plant grows slowly at first, then its stems can trail or climb a support as they lengthen.

Points of interest and size

• One live young Scindapsus treubii ‘Moonlight’ in a 4-inch nursery grow pot; current leaf count and fullness vary naturally.
• Estimated mature indoor vine length: about 3–6 feet with time and suitable care; trim to manage its length.
• Thick silvery-blue green foliage catches filtered light with a satin finish.

Care guide

• Light: Give bright indirect or filtered light for healthy growth and silver coloring. Avoid prolonged harsh direct sun.
• Water: Let the upper half of the potting mix dry before watering thoroughly, then drain excess. Avoid soggy roots, especially in cooler months when growth slows.
• Soil: Use a chunky, airy aroid mix with bark and perlite in a container with drainage holes.
• Humidity and temperature: Moderate household humidity is suitable, with some extra humidity helpful for new leaves. Keep warm and away from cold drafts.
• Feeding: During active spring and summer growth, use balanced houseplant fertilizer diluted according to its label every 4–6 weeks; reduce or pause in winter.
• Pruning: Trim a long stem above a node to shape the plant and encourage branching; guide stems to trail or climb a support. Remove yellow or damaged leaves with clean scissors.
• Repotting: Check roots every 1–2 years. If crowded, move up one pot size in fresh airy mix and keep the original planting depth.
• Propagation: Root a healthy stem cutting with at least one node in water or lightly moist propagation mix in warm indirect light. Pot once roots are established; a detached leaf without a node cannot form a new vine.

Pet safety

Not safe for pets or children.

What you receive

One live young Moonlight plant in its 4-inch nursery grow pot. Leaf count and fullness vary; decorative planters and furnishings in styled photos are not included.

Optional decorative planter

Shown styled with the white Basel 4.7-inch planter, sold separately. Measure the nursery pot’s outside width before ordering to confirm fit. Basel has no drainage hole, so remove the grow pot to water and let it drain before returning it.