Alocasia reginae vs Scindapsus pictus

Side-by-side comparison

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

Alocasia reginae

Alocasia reginae is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae, native to Borneo. Occasionally kept as a houseplant, there are cultivars available, including 'Miri' and 'Elaine'.

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
{"a":"Borneo","b":"Bangladesh, Borneo, India, Java, Peninsular Malaysia, the..."}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

Do Alocasia reginae and Scindapsus pictus need the same light?

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

Are Alocasia reginae and Scindapsus pictus safe for pets?

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

Can I grow Alocasia reginae and Scindapsus pictus together?

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