Aglaonema modestum vs Scindapsus pictus

Side-by-side comparison

Light
Aglaonema modestum
Bright indirect
Scindapsus pictus
Bright indirect
Water
Aglaonema modestum
Moderate
Scindapsus pictus
Moderate
Difficulty
Aglaonema modestum
Easy
Scindapsus pictus
Moderate
Toxic to Pets
Aglaonema modestum
Scindapsus pictus
Family
Aglaonema modestum
Araceae
Scindapsus pictus
Araceae

Aglaonema modestum

Aglaonema modestum, called Chinese evergreen, green-for-ten-thousand-years, and lily of China, is a species of flowering plant in the genus Aglaonema, native to Bangladesh, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam,...

Scindapsus pictus

Scindapsus pictus, commonly called satin pothos, silver pothos, or silver vine, is a species of flowering plant in the aroid or arum family, Araceae, native to Bangladesh, Borneo, India, Java,...

Comparison Summary

Light
{"a":"Bright indirect","b":"Bright indirect"}
Water
{"a":"Moderate","b":"Moderate"}
Difficulty
{"a":"Easy","b":"Moderate"}
Toxic To Pets
{"a":"Yes","b":"No"}
Family
{"a":"Araceae","b":"Araceae"}
Max Height
{"a":"","b":""}
Native Region
{"a":"Bangladesh, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam","b":"Bangladesh, Borneo, India, Java, Peninsular Malaysia, the..."}

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is easier to care for, Aglaonema modestum or Scindapsus pictus?

For ease of care, Aglaonema modestum. Aglaonema modestum is easy difficulty while Scindapsus pictus is moderate difficulty.

Do Aglaonema modestum and Scindapsus pictus need the same light?

Aglaonema modestum prefers bright indirect while Scindapsus pictus prefers bright indirect. They have similar light needs.

Are Aglaonema modestum and Scindapsus pictus safe for pets?

Aglaonema modestum is toxic to pets and Scindapsus pictus is pet-safe.

Can I grow Aglaonema modestum and Scindapsus pictus together?

Yes, they have similar care needs and can be grown side by side.