Alocasia baginda vs Scindapsus pictus

Side-by-side comparison

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

Alocasia baginda

Alocasia baginda is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae, native to Kalimantan, Indonesia. As a houseplant it is rare in commerce, with the unimproved species, and the cultivars...

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

Do Alocasia baginda and Scindapsus pictus need the same light?

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

Are Alocasia baginda and Scindapsus pictus safe for pets?

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

Can I grow Alocasia baginda and Scindapsus pictus together?

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