Scindapsus treubii 'Moonlight' Albo
Albo Moonlight Scindapsus
Typical UK price
£19
Price by size
- Sold, 90 days
- 0
- Middle half
- -
- Last sold
- 10 Jun 2026
- On record
- 1
- Sale
- Typical
- Middle half
- Estimate
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About Scindapsus treubii 'Moonlight' Albo
Trade listings distinguish this Albo break of Moonlight specifically from the base Moonlight Variegated cultivar already catalogued, often appearing with a half-moon sectoral pattern. Scindapsus treubii 'Moonlight' Albo shares the same underlying form and growth habit as Scindapsus treubii 'Moonlight Variegated' (thick, elongated lanceolate leaves on climbing with aerial roots, compact upright when supported growth), with crisp, often half-moon-patterned white sectoral variegation over the thick, satin-silver moonlight leaf, a further colour break beyond the cultivar's own cream-white marbling.
Native range
Albo colour-break cultivar of Scindapsus treubii 'Moonlight Variegated', Peninsula Malaysia, Borneo, and Java; variegated collector form in cultivation
Classification
- Genus
- Scindapsus
- Family
- Araceae
- Type
- Variegated
- Growth habit
- Climbing vine
Morphology
- Leaf shape
- Thick, elongated lanceolateLance-shaped leaves that are significantly longer than they are wide, tapering to a point at the tip.
- Leaf length
- 15-25 cm
- Leaf width
- 6-10 cm
- Petiole colour
- Green, unaffected by leaf variegation
- Venation
- Subtle parallel venation
- Texture
- Thick, leathery, matte silver overlay
- Variegation
- chimericVariegation caused by a cell mutation. Often produces high contrast but can be unstable and revert to all-green. white sectoral variegation (often a half-moon sectoral pattern) layered on top of the Moonlight cultivar's own silver sheen, a compound, further break beyond plain Moonlight Variegated
- Growth habit
- Climbing with aerial roots, compact upright when supported
Recent UK sales
For sale in the UK
By month
| Month | Median | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | £19 | 1 |
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 'Moonlight' Albo 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 'Moonlight' Albo
- 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
- True from cuttings
- Yes. Cuttings keep the cultivar's character.