Samar lance vs Scindapsus pictus

Side-by-side comparison

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

Alocasia scalprum

Alocasia scalprum, the Samar lance, is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae, native to Samar island, the Philippines. Well known from cultivation as a houseplant in the Philippines, and...

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is easier to care for, Samar lance or Scindapsus pictus?

For ease of care, Scindapsus pictus. Samar lance is hard difficulty while Scindapsus pictus is moderate difficulty.

Do Samar lance and Scindapsus pictus need the same light?

Samar lance prefers bright indirect while Scindapsus pictus prefers bright indirect. They have similar light needs.

Are Samar lance and Scindapsus pictus safe for pets?

Samar lance is toxic to pets and Scindapsus pictus is pet-safe.

Can I grow Samar lance and Scindapsus pictus together?

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