Alocasia melo vs Scindapsus pictus

Side-by-side comparison

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

Alocasia melo

Alocasia melo is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae, native to Sabah state in Malaysia. It grows on ultramafic soils. In the houseplant trade it is often sold as "Alocasia rugosa" due...

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
{"a":"","b":""}
Native Region
{"a":"Sabah state in Malaysia","b":"Bangladesh, Borneo, India, Java, Peninsular Malaysia, the..."}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

Do Alocasia melo and Scindapsus pictus need the same light?

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

Are Alocasia melo and Scindapsus pictus safe for pets?

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

Can I grow Alocasia melo and Scindapsus pictus together?

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