Scindapsus coriaceus
Coriaceus Scindapsus
UK price
£25 to £80
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About Scindapsus coriaceus
Scindapsus coriaceus is a distinct species with notably thick, leathery, deeply veined leaves; the name coriaceus literally means "leathery", in reference to this heavy, rigid leaf texture. Unlike the silver-splashed Scindapsus pictus forms that dominate the genus's popularity, this species is grown primarily for its foliage texture and shape rather than variegation, occupying a niche similar to the popular 'thick-leaf' Monstera species.
Native range
Borneo and Peninsular Malaysia
Classification
- Genus
- Scindapsus
- Family
- Araceae
- Type
- Wild
- Growth habit
- Climbing vine
Morphology
- Leaf shape
- OvateEgg-shaped leaves, with the wider end near the base. to elongated
- Leaf length
- 12-20 cm
- Leaf width
- 8-14 cm
- Petiole colour
- Green
- Venation
- Deeply impressed, prominent
- Texture
- Thick, rigid, leathery
- Variegation
- None
- Growth habit
- Climbing with aerial roots
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Before you buy
- Confirm leaves show the thick, leathery, deeply veined texture characteristic of this species
- Check for a healthy node with visible aerial root growth
- Inspect leaf undersides for spider mites
Scindapsus coriaceus care
- Substrate
- Chunky, well-draining aroid mix: 40% potting compost, 30% perlite, 20% orchid bark, 10% charcoal.
- Watering
- Water when the top 3-5 cm of substrate is dry.
- Humidity
- 60-80% preferred.
- Feeding
- Balanced fertiliser at half strength every 4 weeks in spring and summer.
- Repotting
- Every 12-18 months, or when roots emerge from drainage holes. A moss pole or support encourages larger mature leaves.
Common problems
Thin, less rigid new leaves
Cause: Insufficient light or humidity
Fix: The characteristic thick, leathery texture develops more strongly with bright light and good humidity
Slow growth
Cause: This species naturally grows more slowly than common Scindapsus pictus forms
Fix: Ensure consistent warmth, humidity, and feeding; patience is part of growing this species
Gear for this plant
- Coir Moss Pole, 120cm (4-Pack)Coco coir totem for climbing aroids to root into as they grow upward.
- Natural Rooting Powder, 3 x 75gRooting hormone powder for stem and leaf cuttings.
- Precision Bonsai Pruning Scissors, 200mmFine-bladed snips for clean node cuts when taking a cutting.
- Digital Hygrometer & ThermometerLCD humidity and temperature gauge for checking a grow spot against a plant's target range.
How to propagate Scindapsus coriaceus
- Methods
- Stem cutting with node. Step-by-step guide
- Difficulty
- Moderate. Rewards a consistent watering and light routine, but tolerates the occasional lapse. Suited to growers with some houseplant experience.
- Time to establish
- 2-4 months
- True from cuttings
- Yes. Cuttings keep the cultivar's character.
- Notes
- Root single-node stem cuttings in moist sphagnum or water with warmth and humidity.