Alocasia azlanii vs Scindapsus pictus

Side-by-side comparison

Light
Alocasia azlanii
Bright indirect
Scindapsus pictus
Bright indirect
Water
Alocasia azlanii
Moderate
Scindapsus pictus
Moderate
Difficulty
Alocasia azlanii
Hard
Scindapsus pictus
Moderate
Toxic to Pets
Alocasia azlanii
Scindapsus pictus
Family
Alocasia azlanii
Araceae
Scindapsus pictus
Araceae

Alocasia azlanii

Alocasia azlanii, the red mambo, is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae, native to Brunei, and first described in 2016. With its red to purple patterning on and near its leaf veins, it...

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
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Water
{"a":"Moderate","b":"Moderate"}
Difficulty
{"a":"Hard","b":"Moderate"}
Toxic To Pets
{"a":"Yes","b":"No"}
Family
{"a":"Araceae","b":"Araceae"}
Max Height
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Native Region
{"a":"Brunei","b":"Bangladesh, Borneo, India, Java, Peninsular Malaysia, the..."}

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is easier to care for, Alocasia azlanii or Scindapsus pictus?

For ease of care, Scindapsus pictus. Alocasia azlanii is hard difficulty while Scindapsus pictus is moderate difficulty.

Do Alocasia azlanii and Scindapsus pictus need the same light?

Alocasia azlanii prefers bright indirect while Scindapsus pictus prefers bright indirect. They have similar light needs.

Are Alocasia azlanii and Scindapsus pictus safe for pets?

Alocasia azlanii is toxic to pets and Scindapsus pictus is pet-safe.

Can I grow Alocasia azlanii and Scindapsus pictus together?

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