How to grow and care for Scindapsus pictus, officinalis
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Scindapsus pictus, officinalis
Scindapsus pictus, officinalis 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Medium
18C° ~26C°
Every 7 days
Growth Observation wiki
vegetative
new leaf
sprout
water
How to water Scindapsus pictus, officinalis
How often should I water?
check Scindapsus pictus, officinalis Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Signs that it really needs water
Leaf drooping, wilting, wrinkled
Light & Location
How much light does a Scindapsus pictus, officinalis need?
Medium
Grow light
Low
Light preference
Scindapsus pictus, officinalis likes Medium, Low, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
500 ~ 2K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
500
2K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
8~42℃
45
Houseplants
-15
18~26℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Scindapsus pictus, officinalis at home, make sure the temperature is 18~26℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
50~70%
100
Scindapsus pictus, officinalis prefers humidity about 50~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
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When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Habitat | Southeast Asia |
Is Scindapsus pictus, officinalis toxic?
Scindapsus pictus, officinalis is dangerous to Dog, Cat, Hamster, Dog
Dog
Cat
Hamster
Dog
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