Scindapsus pictus vs Peace Lily

Side-by-side comparison

Light
Scindapsus pictus
Bright indirect
Spathiphyllum cannifolium
Low light
Water
Scindapsus pictus
Moderate
Spathiphyllum cannifolium
Moderate
Difficulty
Scindapsus pictus
Moderate
Spathiphyllum cannifolium
Easy
Toxic to Pets
Scindapsus pictus
Spathiphyllum cannifolium
Family
Scindapsus pictus
Araceae
Spathiphyllum cannifolium
Araceae

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,...

Spathiphyllum cannifolium

Spathiphyllum cannifolium, the canna-leaf peace lily or spatheflower, is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is native to wet tropical areas of Trinidad and northern and western...

Comparison Summary

Light
{"a":"Bright indirect","b":"Low light"}
Water
{"a":"Moderate","b":"Moderate"}
Difficulty
{"a":"Moderate","b":"Easy"}
Toxic To Pets
{"a":"No","b":"Yes"}
Family
{"a":"Araceae","b":"Araceae"}
Max Height
{"a":"Varies","b":"1-4 ft"}
Native Region
{"a":"Bangladesh, Borneo, India, Java, Peninsular Malaysia, the...","b":"wet tropical areas of Trinidad and northern and western S..."}

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is easier to care for, Scindapsus pictus or Peace Lily?

For ease of care, Peace Lily. Scindapsus pictus is moderate difficulty while Peace Lily is easy difficulty.

Do Scindapsus pictus and Peace Lily need the same light?

Scindapsus pictus prefers bright indirect while Peace Lily prefers low light.

Are Scindapsus pictus and Peace Lily safe for pets?

Scindapsus pictus is pet-safe and Peace Lily is toxic to pets.

Can I grow Scindapsus pictus and Peace Lily together?

They have different care requirements, so place them in areas matching their individual needs.