Pothos 'Silver Streak'
Product details
| Management number | 250426011 | Release Date | 2026/09/17 | List Price | US$18.80 | Model Number | 250426011 | ||
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- Description
- Pothos 'Silver Streak' Care Guide
- FAQ/Common Issues
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Pothos 'Silver Streak' (Epipremnum amplissimum) is a trailing and vining houseplant native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, where it climbs tree trunks in dappled shade. This houseplant sits somewhere between a common favorite and a genuinely rare collector find that is not always easy to track down.
The plant is recognized by its long, lance-shaped leaves that set it apart from rounder-leafed pothos varieties. Each leaf has a deep green base with a bold silvery streak running along the midrib, catching the light as the vines trail and spill. The vining growth habit means long cascading stems develop quickly when conditions are right, and leaves increase in size as stems mature.
Pothos 'Silver Streak' rarely if ever flowers indoors, so its appeal rests entirely on its foliage. It humidifies the air around it and filters indoor air.
Position it in a hanging basket or mounted on a high shelf where trailing vines can drape. Rotate the plant every few weeks to keep growth even on all sides. It grows well near kitchen moisture and handles warm indoor humidity well, so bathrooms and kitchens work as locations. In summer, move it outside to a sheltered, shaded position with no direct sun and cover from heavy rain, then bring it back indoors before temperatures drop. Keep it away from cats and dogs, as the sap can cause paw and skin irritation, and place it on a high shelf out of reach of small children.
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Pothos 'Silver Streak' grows well in medium to bright indirect light and adapts comfortably under office LEDs.
Water it every 7–10 days, allowing the top inch of soil to dry between waterings. It wilts slightly when thirsty.
Pothos 'Silver Streak' prefers a well-draining mix of standard potting soil combined with perlite for good aeration.
It prefers temperatures between 65–85°F and should never be exposed to frost or temperatures below 50°F.
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Pothos 'Silver Streak' is a moderate to fast grower and benefits from a balanced liquid fertilizer once a month in spring and summer.
It is hardy in USDA zones 10–12 and tolerates no frost outdoors. It grows year-round in Hawaii, southern Florida, and the southernmost tips of California and Texas. It can survive seasonally in warmer pockets of Arizona, Louisiana, Georgia, South Carolina, Mississippi, Alabama, and Nevada, though most growers in these states and cooler regions like Oregon, Washington, and the Carolinas keep it as an indoor plant or move it outside only in summer.
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Q: How often should I water Pothos 'Silver Streak'?
A: Stick your finger an inch into the soil; if it feels moist, wait a few more days. Otherwise, water every 7–10 days.
Q: What light does it need to grow?
A: Pothos 'Silver Streak' tolerates low light and office LEDs but shows faster growth and fuller foliage development in medium to bright indirect light. Place it in an east or west-facing window and move it away from south-facing windows where afternoon sun will scorch the leaves.
Q: Is Pothos 'Silver Streak' safe around pets?
A: No, keep it well out of reach of cats and dogs. The sap can irritate paws and skin, so a high shelf or hanging hook is the safest placement in a pet-friendly home.
Q: How fast does it grow and how large does it get?
A: It grows at a moderate to fast rate with vines that can reach several feet long, and leaves enlarge as the stems mature. Trim it back anytime to maintain your preferred shape and size.
Q: How do I propagate Pothos 'Silver Streak'?
A: Take a stem cutting just below a node and place it in water or moist soil. New growth usually appears within a few weeks under warm, bright indirect conditions.
Q: Can it survive outdoors year-round?
A: Pothos 'Silver Streak' grows outdoors year-round only in USDA zones 10–12. In cooler regions, bring it inside before temperatures drop below 50°F or keep it as a houseplant permanently.
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