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Scindapsus treubii
Treubii Moonlight
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Before You Buy
Species-specific things to check when evaluating a listing
- Ensure there is at least one healthy node present — a cutting without a node cannot produce new growth
- For variegated forms, check that the variegation pattern appears on the newest growth and shows no signs of reversion to green
- Inspect the underside of leaves for spider mites (fine webbing or stippling) which are common on pothos-family plants
- Confirm the cutting has visible roots or a healthy node before purchasing — unrooted cuttings require propagation experience to succeed
Scindapsus treubii Morphology
About Scindapsus treubii
Scindapsus treubii is a climbing species native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia. Known commonly as 'Treubii Moonlight' or 'Treubii Dark Form' depending on the selection, the wild species has thick, lance-shaped leaves with a smooth, leathery texture and a dark green to silver-green sheen. It climbs up supports using adventitious roots at the nodes and is easy to grow in home conditions, tolerating lower humidity than other rare aroids.
Native Range
Borneo
Propagation Guide
How to Propagate Scindapsus treubii
2-4 months
Care Guide
Scindapsus treubii Care Guide & Growing Conditions
Well-draining mix: 40% perlite, 40% potting compost, 20% orchid bark.
Water when the top 3–4 cm is dry. These are generally forgiving and will tolerate slight drought better than overwatering.
50–70% preferred. Most varieties in this group are more adaptable to typical indoor conditions than true aroids.
Balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every 2 weeks in spring and summer. Monthly in winter.
Every 12–18 months when root-bound. These vining plants grow quickly and may need annual repotting in peak years.
Common Problems
Yellowing leaves
Overwatering or too little light
Allow to dry more between waterings; move to a brighter position
Loss of variegation (for variegated forms)
Insufficient light causing reversion to green
Move to a brighter position — variegated leaves need more light to maintain their pattern
Root rot
Overwatering or compacted substrate
Repot into fresh well-draining substrate; reduce watering frequency
Treubii: The One That Actually Gets Credit
Scindapsus treubii is among the few species in the genus to have achieved genuine collector recognition rather than being sold exclusively as 'satin pothos' or otherwise taxonomically dismissed. The dark form in particular — with near-black, minimal patterning — has a following among collectors who appreciate extreme dark colouration. At accessible price tier, named for Melchior Treub, the Dutch botanist who directed the Buitenzorg Botanical Garden in Java in the late 19th century. From Malaysia, Sumatra, Java, and Borneo. The moonlight form has its admirers too.
