GENUS INDEX

Scindapsus

Scindapsus includes climbing foliage plants admired for satin-like silver markings, glossy leaves and varied shades of green.

About Scindapsus

Scindapsus belongs to the arum family and is native to tropical and subtropical Asia, northern Australia and the western Pacific. Many species climb; some creep over rocks or along the ground.

Types of Scindapsus
Silver-spotted leaves
S. pictus ‘Argyraeus’
Pale, glossy leaves
S. treubii ‘Moonlight’
Nearly black leaves
S. treubii ‘Dark Form’
Growing Scindapsus

General guidance for this genus. Individual species and cultivars can need different conditions.

Light
S. pictus/treubii: bright, indirect; avoid strong direct sun.
Temperature
S. pictus: ~18–29°C. S. treubii: ~18–24°C.
S. pictus water
Growing: lightly moist, freely draining. Slower growth: water less.
S. treubii water
Let compost dry halfway through the pot to nearly dry.
SourcesReviewed 2026-09-22.

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