Alocasia portei vs Scindapsus pictus

Side-by-side comparison

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

Alocasia portei

Alocasia portei is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae, native to Luzon in the Philippines. With Alocasia odora it is the pollen parent of the large landscaping plant Alocasia ×...

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":"Luzon in the Philippines","b":"Bangladesh, Borneo, India, Java, Peninsular Malaysia, the..."}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

Do Alocasia portei and Scindapsus pictus need the same light?

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

Are Alocasia portei and Scindapsus pictus safe for pets?

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

Can I grow Alocasia portei and Scindapsus pictus together?

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