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Scindapsus falcifolius

A Scindapsus from Sulawesi described by Engler in 1905, named for its sickle-shaped leaves. No usable wild records exist, so the conditions below come from a reference point in central Sulawesi at about 500 m and from what is typical for the genus. Treat it as a warm, humid rainforest climber.

At home, aim for
Day Warm-growingTargets in Plantistry
Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Humid airBand in Plantistry
Light Dappled lightDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
No rest periodClimber

Where it grows wild

Assumed to be a root climber in rainforest. No habitat notes were found.

Not recorded; the reference site is at about 500 m.

Indonesia: Sulawesi

🔒 Growing it like that

The wild conditions above, turned into targets for a shelf, a tent or a greenhouse. The full profile has:

✓ Day and night temperature targets, and the limits it tolerates
✓ Humidity band, and how to hold it
✓ Light as DLI and PPFD for a grow light
✓ Wet and dry seasons, and whether to rest it
✓ Substrate and airflow
✓ A step-by-step setup to grow it like the wild

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Profiles are drafts built from measured range and climate and from published sources; each section carries its own confidence in the app.