Plant Care Scindapsus treubii 'Moonlight'

Scindapsus treubii 'Moonlight'

4.9 out of 5 (18 experiences)

Scindapsus treubii 'Moonlight' has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower
Scindapsus treubii 'Moonlight' has a Large, lush leaves plant personality Large, lush leaves

About Scindapsus treubii 'Moonlight'

Scindapsus treubii 'Moonlight' has characteristic large, silvery leaves. They love to climb and will gift you with larger and larger leaves if given a moss pole to sink their aerial roots into! 🌳

Taxonomy

Scindapsus treubii 'Moonlight'
Scindapsus
Araceae
Alismatales

How to care for Scindapsus treubii 'Moonlight'

💦 Water

How often to water your Scindapsus treubii 'Moonlight'

Water needs for Scindapsus treubii 'Moonlight'
0.5 cups
every 9

Scindapsus treubii 'Moonlight' needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Scindapsus treubii 'Moonlight'

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Scindapsus treubii 'Moonlight' in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Scindapsus treubii 'Moonlight': 3ft from a window
3ft or less from
a window

Scindapsus treubii 'Moonlight' may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Scindapsus treubii 'Moonlight' in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Scindapsus treubii 'Moonlight'

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Scindapsus treubii 'Moonlight': repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Scindapsus treubii 'Moonlight' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Scindapsus treubii 'Moonlight' is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Benefits of Growing Scindapsus treubii 'Moonlight' →

Common Scindapsus treubii 'Moonlight' Problems →


💦 Water Needs

Scindapsus treubii 'Moonlight' prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Scindapsus treubii 'Moonlight' Water Frequency →

Scindapsus treubii 'Moonlight' Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Scindapsus treubii 'Moonlight' may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Scindapsus treubii 'Moonlight' Light Requirements →

Scindapsus treubii 'Moonlight' Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Scindapsus treubii 'Moonlight' is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.


💨 Humidity

Scindapsus treubii 'Moonlight' doesn’t require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.

Scindapsus treubii 'Moonlight' Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

Scindapsus treubii 'Moonlight' does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Scindapsus treubii 'Moonlight' →

When and How to Successfully Repot Scindapsus treubii 'Moonlight' →


💩 Fertilizer

Scindapsus treubii 'Moonlight' grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!


🌎 Native Region

Scindapsus treubii 'Moonlight' is native to Southeast Asia to Oceania.


🌸 Flowers

Scindapsus treubii 'Moonlight' produces flowers in the wild, but does not flower when kept as houseplants.


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Scindapsus treubii 'Moonlight' is a naturally climbing plant and can be trained to climb indoors if you provide a moss pole or trellis. The newest growth will emerge from the end of the stems.

How and When to Prune Scindapsus treubii 'Moonlight' →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Scindapsus treubii 'Moonlight' can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-12a. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Scindapsus treubii 'Moonlight' Temperature Tolerance →


🌱 Propagation

Scindapsus treubii 'Moonlight' can be propagated by the stem method. To propagate:

  • Make a cut just above the node. The node is the break in the stem where the leaf emerges.
  • To get the cutting to root, you can either:
    • Place the cutting in water until roots emerge and are ~2” long and then transplant into well-draining soil, or
    • Place the cutting directly into well-draining soil and water when dry.

🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Scindapsus treubii 'Moonlight', since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Scindapsus treubii 'Moonlight'

Scindapsus treubii 'Moonlight'

Scindapsus treubii 'Moonlight'


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 3ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Scindapsus treubii 'Moonlight' has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower 8
Scindapsus treubii 'Moonlight' has a Large, lush leaves plant personality Large, lush leaves 7
Scindapsus treubii 'Moonlight' has a Survivor plant personality Survivor 6
Scindapsus treubii 'Moonlight' has a Easy to propagate plant personality Easy to propagate 4
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02/04/2022

I love how pretty the leaves on this plant are. It is thriving in our house even in low/medium light.

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globe Round Hill, VA
12/13/2021

This is my first scindapsus. So I’m constantly learning. So far so good. I had to repot because he was growing mushrooms (didn’t know that was and indoor plant thing). But care is fairly easy. Bright indirect light, water regularly, give a turn once in a while. We’ve already got a vine growing and I can’t wait for more.

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globe Washington, DC
11/24/2021

Pictures don’t really do this plant justice, tbh. Very pretty and almost shiny in person.

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leaf-1 4 Plants
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10/08/2021

slow growing :( have had the plant for weeks and have only had one new leaf grow.

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globe Orillia, Ontario
08/14/2021

Love these leaves

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