What is Scindapsus?
Scindapsus is a member of the Araceae family. It contains approximately 40 species of tropical plants. Scindapsus comes from the forests of Southeast Asia and is considered an endemic for this country. Scindapsus plants are climbing vines, with stems reaching 10 to 40 feet (about three to 12 m), depending on the diversity. Many Scindapsus varieties have become popular houseplants because they are so easy to grow, but are carefully recommended because they are considered toxic.
Scindapsus is considered endemic to Southeast Asia, which means that it usually grows only in very limited areas of this country. Scindapsus cannot tolerate direct sunlight or temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit (10 degrees Celsius). As such, outside Southeast Asia, it is grown almost exclusively as a houseplant.
leaves are generally in the shape of heart or oval and variegated, ie a mixture of colors. The leaves have a thick, leather feeling for them and can be a few shadows green, containing white, cutBrno or yellow color. Attractive multicolored and stiff leaves of the plant have become popular accessories of floral arrangements.
Scindapsus favors low than bright indirect light and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. Scindapsus also prefers drying between watering and can recover quickly from neglect. If you want to spread scindapsus, simply cut off a piece of stem, preferably at an angle, and place it in the water. Scindapsus quickly grows roots and can be transplanted in a container of watering soil. Some varieties of Scindapsus, namely the golden teaching, will grow in the water for years.
Scindapsus is very popular as a house plant and is located in many homes and offices around the world. Because of its popularity, the plant has many common names. Golden Pothos, Devil's Ivy, Taro Vine and Ivy Arum are just a few. Scindapsus is not strange, by definition, but many people refers to as suchThe will of its climbing and end nature. Scindapsus can be encouraged to climb on the wall and other structures or grow in the hanging baskets.
Like most plants in the Araceae family, Scindapsus is a poisonous plant. The sap, ie the substance of fluids inside the leaves, contains a chemical known as calcium oxalate crystals. When Scindapsus leaves are interrupted or broken, the sap may cause minor skin irritation. When chewed, the sap can cause lips, tongue and neck irritation. Some scindapsus varieties may be deadly if they are used in large quantities by small children or pets.