Scindapsus - home care, species photo, reproduction

Scindapsus or epiprenium (Epipremnum) - a grassy semi-epiphytic perennial of the Aroid family, whose shoots in the natural habitat spread along the ground or climb the bark of trees and reach a length of 40 meters. In conditions of indoor cultivation, the size of the plant is more modest - only about 4.5 meters in length. The birthplace of the scindapsus is Southeast Asia.

The main decoration of the plant is lush emerald green: the leaves of the scindapsus are large, leathery, have a heart-shaped shape, in some varieties they are covered with a marble pattern in various shades of white and yellow. The flower of the scindapsus is not particularly noticeable; it is a small ear, wrapped in a "veil" of a greenish-whitish hue.

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	They have a high development rate - adds up to 45 cm per year.
	Indoor does not bloom.
	The plant is easy to grow indoors.
	Perennial.

Useful properties of scindapsus

Scindapsus is golden. A photo Scindapsus painted. A photo

Scindapsus perfectly filters the air in the room where it is located, absorbing most harmful impurities (even toxic compounds of formaldehyde and benzene). Oriental teachings also attribute to the plant the ability to accumulate and redistribute vital energy in the right way, to have a beneficial effect on the mental and physical health of a person, and to maintain good spirits and optimism of its owner.

Scindapsus: home care. Briefly

Temperature mode	In the summer, indoor (+ 18- + 24 ° С), lowered in winter (+ 13- + 16 ° С).
Air humidity	Increased, requires regular spraying.
Lighting	Moderate dispersed, partial shade suitable.
Watering	Moderate with short periods of soil drying about 2/3 in depth.
Scindapsus soil	Any loose nutrient soil. A mixture of garden soil, peat and sand, taken in equal proportions, is well suited for the plant.
Fertilizer and fertilizer	From spring to autumn, every 2-3 weeks with liquid fertilizer for indoor plants.
Scindapsus transplant	Annual for young plants, every 2-3 years for adult well-developed bushes.
Breeding	Seeds, cuttings or aerial layering.
Growing Features	Scindapsus at home can be grown on a support - a long pole covered with moss. To maintain a neat shape and decorativeness, it is recommended that the plant is regularly subjected to forming pruning.

Scindapsus: home care. In detail

Bloom

The scindapus plant at home blooms extremely rarely. In the natural habitat, from the bosoms of the shoots, small, subtle, cob flowers regularly appear, wrapped in “covers” of whitish or greenish hues.

Temperature mode

During the period of active growth, scindapsus is recommended to be kept in a room with an air temperature of about + 20 ° С, in winter the plant needs moderate coolness - about + 15 ° С.

Spraying

The plant is hygrophilous and does not tolerate the dry air of urban apartments, so it is recommended to spray it regularly: in summer at least 3 times a week (preferably daily), in winter - as needed.

In addition, it is useful to periodically wipe the leaves of the scindapsus with a damp soft cloth to remove dirt and dust.

Lighting

Scindapsus at home prefers moderate diffused lighting, so eastern or western windows are best suited for its content. The plant may well adapt to partial shade, but in this case the leaves become smaller and their color becomes less saturated.

Watering the scindapsus

Water the plant regularly and moderately (every 4-5 days in the summer, once every 7-10 days in the winter), avoiding stagnation of moisture in the soil. Water for irrigation is taken at room temperature, after watering, excess liquid must be poured out of the pan in order not to provoke root decay and infection of the plant with fungal diseases.

Scindapsus pot

Scindapsus should be planted in a medium-sized container of small depth. The plant builds up the root system rather quickly, but in a too spacious pot it does not feel particularly well, it can become ill and even die.

Another requirement for the pot is the presence of a drainage hole to remove excess moisture from the roots.

Priming

Light and moisture-permeable soil is selected for the plant. Scindapsus can be grown in purchased land intended for ornamental leaves, or in a self-prepared substrate from leaf and turf land with the addition of peat and sand (all ingredients are taken in equal proportions).

Fertilizer and fertilizer

During the period of active growth, scindapsus is fed every 2-3 weeks with any liquid fertilizer for decorative leaves. Top dressing is temporarily stopped if at the end of autumn the flower goes into a dormant state.

In cases where the scindapsus continues to grow without rest in the winter, it is fed once a month during this period.

Transfer

Young plants develop very quickly, therefore up to 3 years of age they are transplanted every year. Transplantation of scindapsus in later adulthood may occur less frequently - as the root system of the flower grows. In older specimens, it is sufficient to renew the topsoil in the pot once every 2-3 years.

Scindus trimming

Without proper attention, the plant grows very rapidly, and over time, its shoots stretch and lose their decorativeness, so care for scindapsus at home must necessarily include regular shaping pruning. Spend it every spring, shortening all adult stems by about half their length.

Rest period

The home scindapsus does not have a clearly defined dormant period, but its most active growth occurs from the beginning of spring to mid-autumn. In the remaining months, the plant slows down in development, so it is temporarily ceased to be fed and watered very moderately, preventing overmoistening of the soil, so as not to provoke the appearance of rot.

Growing scindapsus from seeds

It is problematic to get your own seeds from a plant, because it does not bloom in a room growing environment; therefore, scindapsus is propagated with purchased seed material. Seeds are sown in previously prepared, light, loose soil and lightly sprinkled with earth.

In a greenhouse under glass or film, the seeds germinate for several weeks. With the advent of seedlings, the shelter is removed, and the container with crops is taken out to a well-lit place. After a few more weeks, the stronger seedlings are peeled into separate pots.

Scindapsus propagation by cuttings

Cuttings are the most effective and easiest way to propagate scindapsus. Planting material is cut from the tops of the shoots: each handle should have at least a pair of unfolded leaves. Root young plants in water or in a peat-sand mixture under glass or film.

Roots are formed quite quickly, when their length reaches 5-7 cm, cuttings can be transplanted into individual pots.

Diseases and Pests

Scindapsus practically does not create problems for its owner during the growth process, but reacts painfully to gross and systematic errors in care, which manifests itself in a deterioration in its appearance:

• leaves of scindapsus turn yellow with depletion of nutrient reserves in the soil. The plant during the active growing season should be regularly fed.
• Brown spots on the leaves indicate a low humidity in the room. The problem is solved by regularly spraying the plant and periodically wiping its leaves with a damp soft cloth.
• Scindapsus leaf tips curl also because of the dry air in the room where the flower is located. Spraying helps to increase humidity.
• Black leaf edges - A sign that the plant is "freezing" and at the same time it is too wet. It is necessary to adjust the temperature and watering conditions.
• Pale and small leaves of scindapsus appear in poor lighting, the plant likes bright diffused light, so it is better to place the pot with it on bright eastern or western windows.
• Stalk stretched out - also a sign of a lack of light, the plant needs to be transferred from the shade to a more illuminated part of the room.
• Scindapsus leaves turn pale under the influence of too bright sun, from the direct rays of which the plant must be shaded.
• Brown Scindapsus Leaf Tips usually appear if the flower is near an artificial heat source. It is better not to place the pot with the scindapsusosm near the battery or heater, but if you can not find another place for it, the plant should be regularly cleaned and sprayed.

There are few pests that are dangerous for scindapsus, such as mealybugs, spider mites, aphids and scale insects. Modern insecticides cope well with them.

Types of home scindapsus with photos and names

Cirrus Epipremnum (Epipremnum pinnatum)

A spectacular ampel variety with very long flexible shoots and beautiful leathery, heart-shaped leaves painted in juicy green with a golden marbled pattern all over the surface. In conditions of indoor cultivation, it blooms extremely rarely with a nondescript cob flower surrounded by a narrow greenish “veil”.

Scindapsus golden aureum (Epipremnum aureum)

Widespread in indoor floriculture, a species with long stems and large glossy leaves of dark green color with a beautiful pattern of golden yellow spots and stripes over the entire surface of the leaf plates.

Scindapsus spotted or painted (Scindapsus pictus)

Liana-like plant with long, tenacious shoots and large dense leaves of an ovoid shape of dark green color, the surface of which is covered by a pattern of wide irregular silver-gray spots.

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