Plant
Scindapsus treubii
Scindapsus treubiiAlso known as Treub's Scindapsus, Moonlight Scindapsus, Satin Treubii
Scindapsus treubii scales tropical forest trees in Southeast Asia, using aerial roots to anchor securely to host bark. Its thick, leathery leaves display a striking metallic sheen or deep near-black tone that helps capture faint light beneath dense rainforest canopies. In cultivated settings, this slow-growing climber maintains its distinctive foliage patterns while thriving as an adaptable indoor plant.
ClimberTropicalEvergreen
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & preyPhotosynthetic
Predators
- Mealybugs
- Scale insects
- Spider mites
ThreatsDeforestation and habitat degradation
HabitatsTropical rainforests, humid lowland forests
Life spanPerennial (20+ years)
Classification
- OrderAlismatales
- FamilyAraceae
- GenusScindapsus
- SpeciesScindapsus treubii
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskHigh
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- Why interaction risk is high
- Contains calcium oxalate crystals toxic to pets; keep out of reach.
- Why it is dangerous
- Contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals that cause oral stinging, swelling, and severe drooling if chewed.
- How to recognize a risky encounter
- Identified by thick, asymmetrical lanceolate leaves with a silvery sheen or dark olive color.
- What to do
- Place potted plants away from curious pets and young children, washing hands after pruning.
Responsible observation
- Climbing Support: Provide a moss pole or trellis to encourage larger leaf development.
- Lighting Needs: Keep in bright, indirect light to preserve leaf silvering without scorching.
Close Relative (c) scallions, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by scallions · cc-by
Arum Relative (c) Forest and Kim Starr, some rights reserved (CC BY) · cc-by
Family Member (c) Jacqui Geux, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Jacqui Geux · cc-by
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