Botanical name: Scindapsus pictus ‘Silver Satin’

Position: This plant likes bright light away from direct sunlight.

Temperature: Warm room temperature 18-26°c

Water: Water as the soil dries slightly around once every 2 weeks, do not allow the plant to be soggy.

Air purifying: Yes

Pet/baby safe: Toxic if ingested

Pot Size: 15cm

This plant has a silver shine to its leaves. Plant size may vary from the image.

Despite being traditionally accustomed to warmer climes, it copes well in British homes. It hangs rather than climbs as an indoor plant, so give it a high spot where it can dangle. That said, there’s nothing to stop you training it up a wall.

Because it’s used to growing in the shade of other trees, it’s very tolerant of most light levels. A superb choice for homes that don’t get a lot of natural light. It will also thank you if you give it a feed with liquid fertiliser once per month in spring and summer.