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Moonlight Scindapsus

Scindapsus treubii 'Moonlight'

Other known names: Sterling silver

A slow climber with thick elongated silver-green leaves.

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LightBright indirect lightWaterWater after the upper third to half driesDifficultyIntermediateSafetySafety not yet verified

Safety not yet verified. Confirm the exact identification before deciding whether this plant is safe around children or pets. Catalog note: Safety not yet verified

Care

Light
Bright indirect light
Water
Water after the upper third to half dries
Growing medium
Chunky, fast-draining aroid mix
Feeding
Balanced feed at reduced strength during active growth
Temperature
65–85°F
Humidity
Average to high

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Characteristics

A slow climber with thick elongated silver-green leaves.

Names & botanical identity

Accepted name
Scindapsus treubii 'Moonlight'
Plant group
Scindapsus
Cultivar
Moonlight
Other known names
Sterling silver
Safety
Safety not yet verified
Confirm the exact identification before deciding whether this plant is safe around children or pets. Catalog note: Safety not yet verified

Growth

Growth habit
Climbing, trailing, or self-heading tropical
Native range
Tropical Americas or Southeast Asia, depending on genus
Temperature
65–85°F
Humidity
Average to high
Difficulty
Intermediate

Propagation

Stem or node cutting; division for clumping types

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Problems to recognize

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History & lineage

Moonlight Scindapsus is recorded botanically as Scindapsus treubii 'Moonlight'. Lorekeeper keeps accepted and former names connected so the guide remains findable as taxonomy changes.

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