Alocasia wentii vs Scindapsus pictus

Side-by-side comparison

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

Alocasia wentii

Alocasia wentii is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae, native to the highlands of New Guinea.

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":"the highlands of New Guinea","b":"Bangladesh, Borneo, India, Java, Peninsular Malaysia, the..."}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

Do Alocasia wentii and Scindapsus pictus need the same light?

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

Are Alocasia wentii and Scindapsus pictus safe for pets?

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

Can I grow Alocasia wentii and Scindapsus pictus together?

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