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Scindapsus Lucens
Scindapsus lucens
Vining aroids (pothos, philodendron, syngonium)Mood Meter: Needs a Little Love
How to identify it
Small elongated dark green leaves have a subtly rippled metallic surface and cling closely to climbing stems.
Growing characteristics
Growth habit: climbing.
Plant Mood Meter: Needs a Little Love
These tropical foliage plants are usually manageable with warm temperatures, filtered light, and an airy moisture-balanced root zone.
Care guide
Light
Bright indirect light. Direct sun: Avoid harsh midday sun.
Water
Water after the upper portion begins drying; avoid prolonged saturation.
Soil / substrate
Airy tropical or aroid mix with good drainage.
Humidity
Average to moderate humidity; delicate collector species appreciate more stable humidity.
Support / growth
Provide a vertical support for mature climbing growth.
Problems Planticist can help with
UnderwateringOverwatering / poor aerationRoot rot / impaired rootsExcess light / sun scorchInsufficient light (etiolation)Normal lower-leaf senescenceLow-humidity stressPest damageFertilizer / mineral salt buildup
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