Scindapsus lucens
Polished Leaf Scindapsus
Typical UK price
£22
Limited data
Price by size
- Sold, 90 days
- 0
- Middle half
- -
- Last sold
- 9 May 2026
- On record
- 1
Cutting/cormEstimate
7cm1 sold
12cmEstimate
MatureEstimate
- Sale
- Typical
- Middle half
- Estimate
for a 7cm pot
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Recent UK sales
For sale in the UK
By month
| Month | Median | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | £22 | 1 |
Before you buy
- Ensure there is at least one healthy node present; a cutting without a node cannot produce new growth
- For variegated forms, check that the variegation pattern appears on the newest growth and shows no signs of reversion to green
- Inspect the underside of leaves for spider mites (fine webbing or stippling) which are common on pothos-family plants
- Confirm the cutting has visible roots or a healthy node before purchasing, since unrooted cuttings require propagation experience to succeed
About Scindapsus lucens
Scindapsus lucens is a climbing species native to Sumatra, Indonesia. It has shiny, deeply bullate (puckered) leaves with a metallic, dark green finish. The leaves are ovate-lanceolate and shingle or sprawl as they climb. Unlike most variegated Scindapsus, its appeal lies in leaf texture and gloss rather than colour pattern. It grows best climbing up a moss pole in humid, warm conditions.
Native range
Sumatra (Indonesia)
Classification
- Genus
- Scindapsus
- Family
- Araceae
- Type
- Wild
- Growth habit
- Root-climbing, shingling to vining
Morphology
- Leaf shape
- OvateEgg-shaped leaves, with the wider end near the base.-lanceolateLance-shaped leaves that are significantly longer than they are wide, tapering to a point at the tip., asymmetric, bullate
- Leaf length
- 15-25cm
- Leaf width
- 8-15cm
- Petiole colour
- Green, short
- Venation
- Deeply quilted primary veins
- Texture
- Extremely glossy, puckered, bullate
- Variegation
- None
- Growth habit
- Climbing, rooting at nodes
Scindapsus lucens care
- Substrate
- Well-draining mix: 40% perlite, 40% potting compost, 20% orchid bark.
- Watering
- Water when the top 3–4 cm is dry. These are generally forgiving and will tolerate slight drought better than overwatering.
- Humidity
- 50–70% preferred. Most varieties in this group are more adaptable to typical indoor conditions than true aroids.
- Feeding
- Balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every 2 weeks in spring and summer. Monthly in winter.
- Repotting
- Every 12–18 months when root-bound. These vining plants grow quickly and may need annual repotting in peak years.
Common problems
Yellowing leaves
Cause: Overwatering or too little light
Fix: Allow to dry more between waterings; move to a brighter position
Loss of variegation (for variegated forms)
Cause: Insufficient light causing reversion to green
Fix: Move to a brighter position; variegated leaves need more light to maintain their pattern
Root rot
Cause: Overwatering or compacted substrate
Fix: Repot into fresh well-draining substrate; reduce watering frequency
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.
- Humidity Dome, Heavy-Duty Germination KitVented propagation dome for holding humidity around fresh cuttings.
How to propagate Scindapsus lucens
- Methods
- Stem cutting, Node cutting. Step-by-step guide
- Difficulty
- Easy. Forgiving of missed waterings, average home humidity, and imperfect light. A solid pick for beginners or low-fuss collections.
- Time to establish
- 2-4 months