About
A slow-growing evergreen climber or trailing plant to 1m or more, with rounded, very dark green leaves. An ideal houseplant to trail from a hanging basket or pot. Rarely flowers in cultivation.
About the genus
Scindapsus are evergreen climbers, clinging by roots to the substrate, with simple, entire juvenile leaves changing to pinnately lobed leaves on mature plants; tiny flowers are borne in a dense spike within a spathe but are seldom seen in cultivation
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH1C
Plant details
Plant typeClimber Wall Shrub, Conservatory Greenhouse, Houseplants
HabitClimbing, Trailing
FoliageEvergreen
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesHanging basket, Houseplants, Patio and container plants
ToxicityHarmful if eaten, skin/eye irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling Pets: Harmful if eaten, skin/eye irritant - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
Care notes
CultivationGrow under glass in a peat-free, loam-based potting compost in bright filtered light with shade from hot sun. When in growth water moderately and apply a balanced liquid fertilizer monthly. Water sparingly at other times. See houseplant cultivation for further advice
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by stem cuttings
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free