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Scindapsus marantifolius

A Javan Scindapsus described by Miquel in 1856 and rarely recorded since; the name suggests leaves like a Maranta. The single climate point lies in the hills of Central Java at about 900 m, where a pronounced July–October dry season is typical of the island.

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
Expects a seasonal restClimber

Where it grows wild

Presumably a root climber in Javan hill forest; no field description was reachable.

The one georeferenced point is at about 905 m in Central Java.

Jawa

🔒 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.