Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux



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Scindapsus pictus 'Black Mamba' leans into drama with dark foliage that starts slightly leathery and matures into a richer, more velvety near-black finish. This cultivar works beautifully as contrast in mixed collections, especially next to silver or pale foliage, because the colour reads deep and moody without losing the classic pictus texture. On a pole or from a shelf, it gives a room the darker foliage note many collections are missing.
With bright filtered light, a loose chunky mix, and watering after partial dry-down, Scindapsus pictus 'Black Mamba' stays at its best. Plant responds better to consistency than constant adjustment, which makes it ideal for growers who read rhythm rather than follow rigid schedules. Mature leaves look better than rushed growth.
Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux
Water
Water when ~50–70% dry
Substrate
Airy + fast-draining • Light moisture buffer • Bark-based • Medium-chunky
Temperature
Ideal: 18–28 °C • Avoid below: 10 °C
Humidity
Moist 50–60 %
Growth habit
trailing/climbing vine
Support
optional
Growth speed
Slow
Max size indoors
Max. height with support: 300 cm • Max. spread: 80 cm
Toxicity & safety
Toxic
Origin & habitat
Cultivar of Scindapsus pictus
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