Alocasia sarawakensis vs Scindapsus pictus

Side-by-side comparison

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

Alocasia sarawakensis

Alocasia sarawakensis is a species of flowering plant in the elephant ear genus Alocasia, native to Borneo. Unusually for an aroid, it is a freshwater swamp forest obligate, preferring well-lit...

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

Do Alocasia sarawakensis and Scindapsus pictus need the same light?

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

Are Alocasia sarawakensis and Scindapsus pictus safe for pets?

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

Can I grow Alocasia sarawakensis and Scindapsus pictus together?

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