Scindapsus treubii has a trailing, vining, or climbing habit and is a member of the Aroid family. It is native to the tropical rainforests of Malaysia and Indonesia. It is a popular houseplant, but it can be difficult to find. The plant resembles Pothos, Epipremnum, and Philodendron . Scindapsus pictus is the more common species in the Araceae family. Two cultivars of S. treubii that are available commercially include 'Moonlight' and 'Dark Form,' but they are still quite rare. 'Moonlight' has thick, glossy, milky-green leaves. 'Dark Form' has glossy and very dark green leaves that are nearly black. This low-maintenance plant prefers bright indirect sunlight or filtered light with room temperatures between 65 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Well-drained soil that is rich in organic matter will encourage this plant to thrive. It does not tolerate overwatering, and it is best to water when the soil is half dry to almost completely dry. Consider using S. treubii in a hanging basket, climbing on a small trellis or pole, or growing horizontally across a mantle or tabletop. Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: The plant is susceptible to mealybugs. aphids, and spider mites. Root rot can occur with overwatering. Direct sunlight can scorch the leaves. If ingested, the plant is toxic; therefore, exercise caution if used in the home around children or pets.
Curated pairwise relationships between this plant and others in the library — who feeds
whom, who competes, who confuses the pests. Green reads as a good pairing, red as one to avoid.
No curated interactions recorded for this species yet.
Also noted by NC State
Related species the NC State Plant Toolbox flags for this plant — look-alikes to tell
apart, and plants that play a similar role in a planting. Ones we carry in the library are linked.
Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day) | Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Soil texture
Loam (Silt)
Soil pH
Acid (<6.0); Alkaline (>8.0); Neutral (6.0-8.0)
Soil drainage
Good Drainage | Moist | Occasionally Dry
Growth rate
Slow
Maintenance
Low
Canopy layer
6 - Vine (vertical)
Form & Appearance
Habit / form
Cascading; Climbing; Horizontal
Texture
Medium
Leaf color
Gray/Silver; Green; Variegated
Leaf type
Simple
Leaf shape
Cordate
Leaf margin
Entire
Leaf feel
Glossy
Leaf value
Showy
Hairs present
No
Leaf detail
The leaves are heart-shaped, glossy, thick, and dark green to silvery green or mottled depending on the cultivar.
Flower form
Spadix
Flower detail
The flower is a white spathe; however, it does not flower indoors.
Wildlife & Ecology
Native status
Non-native
Origin
Peninsula of Malaysia, Northwest Borneo, and Jawa
Play value
Easy to Grow
Landscape Use
Landscape location
Container; Hanging Baskets; Houseplants
Garden tags
#problem for dogs #houseplant #problem for cats #poisonous if ingested #problem for children #trailing #container plant #hanging baskets #horizontal #vine #perennial #cascading #climber
Problems & Resistance
Problems
Poisonous to Humans; Problem for Cats; Problem for Children; Problem for Dogs
Propagation
Layering; Stem Cutting
Poison severity
Medium
Poison parts
Leaves; Roots; Sap/Juice; Stems
Poison symptoms
Toxic if ingested. Symptoms include drooling, mouth and tongue swelling, vomiting, decrease appetite, oral discomfort. Ingestion of this plant by pets may result in potential kidney damage or death.
Toxic principle
Calcium oxalate crystals
Contact dermatitis
No
Toxicity summary
Medium severity poison; parts: Leaves; Roots; Sap/Juice; Stems