Scindapsus treubii 'Dark Form'

Scindapsus treubii 'Dark Form' is a tropical vining cultivar native to the humid rainforest understories of Southeast Asia. It has lance-shaped, asymmetrical leaves with a deep, near-black coloration and a satin-matte sheen. The leaves are thick, succulent-like, and leathery. In the wild it grows as an epiphytic climber, scaling trees via aerial roots, which is why it does well indoors when trained up a moss totem or trellis support.

Native range

Native to tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia (Java, Sumatra, Malaysia).

Classification

Genus

Scindapsus

Family

Araceae

Type

Cultivar

Growth habit

Vining, climbing epiphyte

Form of

Scindapsus treubii

Morphology

Leaf shape

LanceolateLance-shaped leaves that are significantly longer than they are wide, tapering to a point at the tip., asymmetrical

Leaf length

12-20cm

Leaf width

5-8cm

Petiole colour

Dark forest green

Venation

Inconspicuous dark veins

Texture

Thick, leathery, satin-matte

Variegation

Melanistic coloring

Growth habit

Climbing or trailing vine