A waterfall with silver hues: Scindapsus Treubii 'Moonlight'
The Scindapsus Treubii "Moonlight" is a more unique and sought-after variety of Scindapsus compared to its siblings of the same species. It is nicknamed "Moonlight" due to the wonderful silvery hues on its leaves.
It has large ovate leaves, which are thick and rigid. These characteristics are its strong points, contributing to the wonderful nature of its leaf type.
It can be grown as both a climbing and trailing plant. In the latter case, you'll have a breathtaking silver cascade!
Caring for Scindapsus Moonlight
Light
It prefers excellent indirect bright light. This way, its leaves will best display their beauty, showing off their wonderful silvery hues. It can also tolerate medium light conditions, but direct exposure should definitely be avoided.
Watering
Water when the substrate is dry, avoiding water stagnation.
Substrate type
The ideal substrate for Scindapsus Moonlight should be light and well-draining; the Tropical mix is perfect for its humidity needs, while also preventing waterlogging.
Humidity
It loves humidity: with the right substrate, its needs will already be met. If you wish to pair something else, you can choose a ceramic olla.
Common problems and solutions
Yellowing leaves
This can be caused by overwatering; remember to let the substrate dry out between waterings.
Brown leaves
This could be a problem related to a lack of humidity, and thus it might be suffering due to excessively dry air.
However, these issues are indicative; each plant can have different needs based on current conditions and its environment. The number one rule is to carefully check the leaves and root system. After that, you can understand the problem and choose how to proceed.