Alocasia nycteris vs Scindapsus pictus

Side-by-side comparison

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

Alocasia nycteris

Alocasia nycteris, commonly known as the bat alocasia or the batwing alocasia, is a plant in the family Araceae. It is endemic to island of Panay in the Philippines. It is cultivated as an ornamental...

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
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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 nycteris or Scindapsus pictus?

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

Do Alocasia nycteris and Scindapsus pictus need the same light?

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

Are Alocasia nycteris and Scindapsus pictus safe for pets?

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

Can I grow Alocasia nycteris and Scindapsus pictus together?

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