Alocasia longiloba vs Scindapsus pictus

Side-by-side comparison

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

Alocasia longiloba

Alocasia longiloba is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is the namesake of a species complex. The complex has a widespread distribution; Guangdong, Hainan, and southern Yunnan in...

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
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

Do Alocasia longiloba and Scindapsus pictus need the same light?

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

Are Alocasia longiloba and Scindapsus pictus safe for pets?

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

Can I grow Alocasia longiloba and Scindapsus pictus together?

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