Satin Pothos
Also known as Silk Pothos. One plant, one grade per pet — the verdicts below are transcribed from primary sources and human-reviewed.
Satin Pothos (Scindapsus pictus) is toxic to cats (S2 Irritant): the ASPCA lists insoluble calcium oxalates and oral irritation, swelling, drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing.
FULL VERDICT →Satin Pothos (Scindapsus pictus) is toxic to dogs (S2 Irritant): the ASPCA lists insoluble calcium oxalates and oral irritation, swelling, drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing.
FULL VERDICT →Care at a glance
What happens if it's eaten
Signs on record for each animal, transcribed from the cited sources.
- oral irritation
- pain and swelling of mouth, tongue and lips
- excessive drooling
- vomiting
- difficulty swallowing
- oral irritation
- pain and swelling of mouth, tongue and lips
- excessive drooling
- vomiting
- difficulty swallowing
When to call the vet
Contact your vet if oral irritation, drooling, vomiting, or difficulty swallowing persists or worsens after Satin Pothos exposure.
FULL VERDICT →Contact your vet if oral irritation, drooling, vomiting, or difficulty swallowing persists or worsens after Satin Pothos exposure.
FULL VERDICT →Safe swaps, graded S0
Non-toxic on record for cats — verified against the index at build time.
FAQ
Which plant does this Satin Pothos verdict cover?
Scindapsus pictus. The ASPCA's Satin Pothos entry gives the scientific name "Scindapsus pictus". This verdict covers that species. Plants with other scientific names are not covered or graded here. Check the scientific name on the tag.
What other name does the ASPCA give for Satin Pothos?
Its Satin Pothos entry lists "Silk Pothos" as an additional common name and gives "Scindapsus pictus" as the scientific name. This verdict follows that species name.