Other Aroids

scindapsus pictus, or silver philodendron leaves in a pot

Silver Philodendron Care Tips (& Propagation #1 HACKS!)

We recently were gifted a Silver Philodendron (scientific name: Scindapsus Pictus), and it is a beauty! An edgier version of the usual vining houseplants like Pothos, the Silver Philodendron has distinctive silvery variegation but is just as easy to grow. The Silver Philodendron needs similar conditions to a Pothos to thrive (though they are not …

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Potted tropical 'Aglaonema Silver Bay' houseplant with silver leaves

Aglaonema Silver Bay (Growing & Propagation #1 TIPS!)

The beautiful Aglaonema Silver Bay, also known as the Chinese evergreen, is a tropical houseplant prized for its foliage. They get their name from the pattern on their leaves: silver-white centers, with shades of green and grey forming borders with uniquely striped and speckled variegation. They are famously hard to kill, low-maintenance, and grow well even in low-light conditions. …

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holding up a small pot of rhaphidophora decursiva, a tropical aroid with lush glossy green leaves that are starting to develop lobes

Rhaphidophora Decursiva Care (#1 STEP-by-STEP Guide for THRIVING Plant!)

Hailing from the Araceae family is the Rhaphidophora Decursiva (also known as Dragon Tail Plant 🙂 ), a rare but rapidly-growing vine with lush green leaves. The word Decursiva means “downwards” in Greek, referring to the plant’s downward dangling leaves and branches. Grown as a houseplant under optimal care conditions, the Rhaphidophora Decursiva grows up …

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rhaphidophora tetrasperma in small white pot, with green lobed leaves climbing up a wooden stake

Rhaphidophora Tetrasperma Care & Propagation (#1 BEST Hacks for Thriving Plant!)

Rhaphidophora Tetrasperma is a rapidly-growing vining plant with small lobed leaves. We think the mini-sized leaves are adorable 🙂 Fortunately, the Rhaphidophora Tetrasperma is low-maintenance and fast-growing. For best growth, Don’t water on a set schedule. Water only when the topsoil is dry to the touch. Ensure your plant gets 60-80% humidity. Avoid >3 hours …

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