There is more to the remarkably well adapted satin pothos than we commonly see, Alisha Sherriff writes. Scindapsus pictus , commonly known as satin pothos, is one of the most recognisable indoor plants in recent years, popular for its silver-patterned foliage and easy growing nature. Often grouped with trailing pothos species, this tropical vine has a fascinating biology and growth habits that many indoor plant owners never fully see. Native to Southeast Asia, Scindapsus pictus naturally occurs in warm tropical forests throughout regions including Thailand, Malaysia, Bangladesh, and the Philippines. It belongs to the Araceae family, also known as the aroid family, alongside plants like monsteras, philodendrons and peace lilies. Like many aroids, it evolved in humid rainforest environments where competition for sunlight is intense. In the wild, Scindapsus pictus is primarily a climbing species.…