How to grow and care for Scindapsus pictus 'Silver Hero'

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Scindapsus pictus 'Silver Hero' 101 - Plant Care Instructions

Bright direct light

18C° ~25C°

Every 7 days

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Botany Encyclopedia

Family : Araceae

🏝️ Habitat Conditions

Most of them inhabit tropical and subtropical regions, making them vulnerable to cold and dry climates.

🌺 Flower

It has a thick, fleshy flower stalk with densely clustered, stemless flowers. This flower arrangement is called a spadix.

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How to water Scindapsus pictus 'Silver Hero'

How often should I water?

check Scindapsus pictus 'Silver Hero' 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

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Light & Location

How much light does a Scindapsus pictus 'Silver Hero' need?

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Bright direct light

Bright indirect light

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Light preference

Scindapsus pictus 'Silver Hero' likes Bright direct light, Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.

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This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!

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20K~

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20K

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Temperature

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-15

18~25℃

45

Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Scindapsus pictus 'Silver Hero' at home, make sure the temperature is 18~25℃.

Humidity

Ideal humidity

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40~70%

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Scindapsus pictus 'Silver Hero' prefers humidity about 40~70%. 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

The taxonomic classification of Scindapsus pictus 'Silver Hero' is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Alismatales, Family: Araceae, Genus: Scindapsus, Species: Scindapsus pictus 'Silver Hero'

Characteristic NameCharacteristic Value
HabitatSouth East Asia
Taxonomy
Taxonomy NameTaxonomy Value
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassLiliopsida
OrderAlismatales
FamilyAraceae
GenusScindapsus
SpeciesScindapsus pictus 'Silver Hero'

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