Scindapsus officinalis
Medicinal Scindapsus
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Reserved Listing For Lesbe6450 Rarely Offered Scindapsus Officinalis
US$49 · 3 Apr 2026
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 officinalis
Scindapsus officinalis is a climbing aroid native to the tropical forests of the Indian Subcontinent and Indo-China, where it grows in seasonally dry to humid forest settings climbing up trunks. It is characterized by robust rooting stems with visible nodes and leathery, entire leaves that are ovate to elliptic-ovate. The blades have a clear midrib and a sturdy texture, showing a natural scandent habit with aerial roots. It also produces axillary inflorescences with a pale white spadix.
Native range
Indian Subcontinent to Indo-China
Classification
- Genus
- Scindapsus
- Family
- Araceae
- Type
- Wild
- Growth habit
- Climbing, scandent
Morphology
- Leaf shape
- OvateEgg-shaped leaves, with the wider end near the base. to elliptic-ovateEgg-shaped leaves, with the wider end near the base., entire
- Leaf length
- 20-35cm
- Leaf width
- 12-22cm
- Petiole colour
- Green
- Venation
- Clear midrib, sturdy secondary veins
- Texture
- Leathery, smooth, semi-glossy
- Variegation
- None
- Growth habit
- ScandentClimbing or scrambling upward, typically requiring vertical support. stems, climbing with aerial roots
Scindapsus officinalis 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.
- Digital Hygrometer & ThermometerLCD humidity and temperature gauge for checking a grow spot against a plant's target range.
How to propagate Scindapsus officinalis
- 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