Scindapsus treubii 'Dark Form'
Dark Form Treubii
Typical UK price, 12cm pot
£19
Price by size
- Sold, 90 days
- 2
- Middle half
- -
- Last sold
- 29 Sep 2026
- On record
- 2
- Sale
- Typical
- Middle half
- Estimate
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About Scindapsus treubii 'Dark Form'
Scindapsus treubii 'Dark Form' is a tropical vining cultivar native to the humid rainforest understories of Southeast Asia. It has lance-shaped, asymmetrical leaves with a deep, near-black coloration and a satin-matte sheen. The leaves are thick, succulent-like, and leathery. In the wild it grows as an epiphytic climber, scaling trees via aerial roots, which is why it does well indoors when trained up a moss totem or trellis support.
Native range
Native to tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia (Java, Sumatra, Malaysia).
Classification
- Genus
- Scindapsus
- Family
- Araceae
- Type
- Cultivar
- Growth habit
- Vining, climbing epiphyte
- Form of
- Scindapsus treubii
Morphology
- Leaf shape
- LanceolateLance-shaped leaves that are significantly longer than they are wide, tapering to a point at the tip., asymmetrical
- Leaf length
- 12-20cm
- Leaf width
- 5-8cm
- Petiole colour
- Dark forest green
- Venation
- Inconspicuous dark veins
- Texture
- Thick, leathery, satin-matte
- Variegation
- Melanistic coloring
- Growth habit
- Climbing or trailing vine
Recent UK sales
- 29 Sep 2026
Rare Scindapsus treubii dark form-whole trailing houseplant- aroid- pot 12cm
12cm pot · 29 Sep 2026 £20 - 20 Sep 2026
Scindapsus Treubii Dark Form Fresh Cutting
unrooted cutting · 20 Sep 2026 £8 - 2 Sep 2026
Scindapsus Treubii Dark Form Rare Houseplant Indoor Aroid Plant 12cm
12cm pot · 2 Sep 2026 £18
For sale in the UK
By month
| Month | Median | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | £19 | 2 |
Before you buy
- 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, since unrooted cuttings require propagation experience to succeed
Scindapsus treubii 'Dark Form' care
- Substrate
- Well-draining mix: 40% perlite, 40% potting compost, 20% orchid bark.
- Watering
- Water when the top 3–4 cm is dry. These are generally forgiving and will tolerate slight drought better than overwatering.
- Humidity
- 50–70% preferred. Most varieties in this group are more adaptable to typical indoor conditions than true aroids.
- Feeding
- Balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every 2 weeks in spring and summer. Monthly in winter.
- Repotting
- Every 12–18 months when root-bound. These vining plants grow quickly and may need annual repotting in peak years.
Common problems
Yellowing leaves
Cause: Overwatering or too little light
Fix: Allow to dry more between waterings; move to a brighter position
Loss of variegation (for variegated forms)
Cause: Insufficient light causing reversion to green
Fix: Move to a brighter position; variegated leaves need more light to maintain their pattern
Root rot
Cause: Overwatering or compacted substrate
Fix: Repot into fresh well-draining substrate; reduce watering frequency
Gear for this plant
- Coir Moss Pole, 120cm (4-Pack)Coco coir totem for climbing aroids to root into as they grow upward.
- Digital Hygrometer & ThermometerLCD humidity and temperature gauge for checking a grow spot against a plant's target range.
How to propagate Scindapsus treubii 'Dark Form'
- Methods
- Stem cutting, Node cutting
- Difficulty
- Easy. Forgiving of missed waterings, average home humidity, and imperfect light. A solid pick for beginners or low-fuss collections.
- Time to establish
- 2-4 months