Alocasia sanderiana vs Scindapsus pictus

Side-by-side comparison

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

Alocasia sanderiana

Alocasia sanderiana, commonly known as the kris plant or Sander's alocasia, is a plant in the family Araceae. It is endemic to Northern Mindanao in the Philippines, but is commonly grown as an...

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 sanderiana or Scindapsus pictus?

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

Do Alocasia sanderiana and Scindapsus pictus need the same light?

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

Are Alocasia sanderiana and Scindapsus pictus safe for pets?

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

Can I grow Alocasia sanderiana and Scindapsus pictus together?

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