Scindapsus pictus are uniquely variegated, vining plants that are not only beautiful, but also easy to grow. Part of their care involves pruning, and with that comes propagating.
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My Satin Pothos was getting spindly on the top and a few of the stems were bare in spots so I decided it was time for a prune. Trimming a Satin Pothos is a good way to keep it fuller.
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The method I use for propagation here is via stem cuttings in water. I prefer propagating in water for the majority of my houseplants because I can see the rooting action and how it’s progressing.
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These plants are slow to moderate growers. If in low light conditions, the growth rate will be slower. Therefore, you may not need to do much pruning to control the growth.
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Spring and summer are the best times to propagate indoor plants. If you live in a climate with warmer winters like me (I’m in Tucson, AZ), then early fall is fine too.
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Make your cuts about 1/8 inch below the leaf nodes/root nodes. You need at least 1 node to go in the water when propagating because that’s where the roots emerge from.
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I planted mine about 4 weeks after the pruning/rooting process began. I planted them back in with the mother plant so I didn’t want the roots to be too extensive. If the roots are too long and thick, it’s harder to get them in.
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Get the roots down in the mix the best you can. As the cuttings grow, they’ll find their way down.From now on, water the plant as you normally would. Just make sure the cuttings don’t dry out until they’re fully rooted in.