Alocasia infernalis vs Scindapsus pictus
Side-by-side comparison
| Alocasia infernalis | Attribute | Scindapsus pictus |
|---|---|---|
| Bright indirect | Light | Bright indirect |
| Moderate | Water | Moderate |
| Hard | Difficulty | Moderate |
| ✓ | Toxic to Pets | ✗ |
| Araceae | Family | Araceae |
Alocasia infernalis
Alocasia infernalis is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae, native to Kalimantan, Indonesia and Sarawak state, Malaysia. It gets its specific epithet from its dark leaves—nearly black...
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 and Sarawak state, Malaysia","b":"Bangladesh, Borneo, India, Java, Peninsular Malaysia, the..."}
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is easier to care for, Alocasia infernalis or Scindapsus pictus?
For ease of care, Scindapsus pictus. Alocasia infernalis is hard difficulty while Scindapsus pictus is moderate difficulty.
Do Alocasia infernalis and Scindapsus pictus need the same light?
Alocasia infernalis prefers bright indirect while Scindapsus pictus prefers bright indirect. They have similar light needs.
Are Alocasia infernalis and Scindapsus pictus safe for pets?
Alocasia infernalis is toxic to pets and Scindapsus pictus is pet-safe.
Can I grow Alocasia infernalis and Scindapsus pictus together?
Yes, they have similar care needs and can be grown side by side.