2024 Author: Gavin MacAdam | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 13:38
The bright green spotted leaves of Scindapsus have long won the hearts of flower growers, dexterously climbing the long stems of the tropical liana that has settled in our homes. Ease of cultivation and decorativeness of the plant are the main trump cards of Scindapsus
Common houseplant
Born on the Solomon Islands, where the gentle sun shines all year round, the plant has moved without much regret to the window sills and to the hanging pots of European dwellings. Although the sun's rays "work" here according to a seasonal schedule, the firmament is not shaken by formidable earthquakes and is not afraid of tsunamis that periodically visit the islands created by the volcanic activity of the earth's crust.
True, in the new conditions, it is also not without problems, but the economic crises that worry people have little effect on the unpretentious plant. After all, the plant easily tolerates shady indoor spaces and dry air of modern dwellings, deftly clinging to artificial supports with aerial roots.
Scindapsus golden
A popular houseplant is Scindapsus aureus, which has other names, like many popular ornamental crops. In everyday life, its name is simpler and sounds like "Pothos", which is much easier to pronounce. You can come across another name, Epipremnum aureus, which sounds more muffled, but not simpler.
The plant is a climbing liana, releasing aerial roots from the nodes, with the help of which it holds on to the support. And the liana has something to support, because its stems grow up to several meters in length, carrying large (the length of young leaves is up to 10 cm, and adults and more) heart-oval leaves with a pointed tip. The bright green surface of the leaves is decorated with whitish or yellow spots, similar to the tracks of an unknown exotic animal.
Popular varieties
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"Golden Queen" - although the Solomon Islands gained independence from the English "tutelage" more than 30 years ago, the living Queen of Great Britain, Elizabeth II, continues to be the monarch of the island state. Apparently, the Scindapsus variety was named in her honor, the leaves of which are almost entirely yellow-golden.
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"The Marble Queen" - another "queen" with leaves covered with white spots.
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"Painted" - the green surface of the leaves is decorated with white spots, which eventually lose the intensity of the pattern.
Growing
Unfortunately, this beautiful vine cannot be planted in our climatic conditions in open ground. Therefore, she has to be content with flower pots or hanging baskets equipped with support tubes for climbing stems.
From May to September, when Scindapsus is actively increasing its decorative beauty, once a month the plant is fed with a liquid complex fertilizer.
Undemanding to lighting and the desire to hide from the direct rays of the sun has a certain limit. In very low light conditions, the decorative pattern fades, and the plant loses its attractiveness.
In summer, Scindapsus prefers abundant watering, responding with a bright pattern on the leaves. In winter, watering is minimal, which allows the plant to withstand a drop in air temperature to plus 13 degrees.
The appearance is maintained by wiping dust from the leaf surface, removing weak spring shoots, and shortening the stems during the growing season. If you want to have a large plant, the capacity is changed every 2-3 years in April.
Reproduction
For reproduction, the May-July parts of the shoot with leaves (cuttings) are used, which are determined in small pots for rooting. Or with the help of layering, placing a pot of soil for them next to the mother.
Enemies
A beautiful plant has plenty of enemies, just like beautiful people.
Excessive watering, lack or excess of mineral salts in the soil, drafts and poor lighting contribute to fungal diseases, bacteria and larger pests. Providing comfortable conditions is the key to plant health.
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