Tricolour Moonlight Scindapsus

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Scindapsus treubii 'Moonlight' Tricolour

Tricolour Moonlight Scindapsus

Quick Facts

growth HabitClimbing vine
mature SizeMedium
lightBright indirect light
humidityHigh humidity (65%+)
temperature18-28°C
difficultyEasy to Intermediate
growth SpeedSlow to Moderate
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Part of the Scindapsus treubii 'Moonlight Variegated' familyVariegated Sport£ · CommonVery LowTricolour colour-break cultivar of Scindapsus treubii 'Moonlight Variegated', Peninsula Malaysia, Borneo, and Java; variegated collector form in cultivation
£15· 7cm plant

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£15· 7cm plant
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Morphology

leaf ShapeThick, elongated lanceolateLance-shaped leaves that are significantly longer than they are wide, tapering to a point at the tip.
leaf Length15-25 cm
leaf Width6-10 cm
petiole ColorGreen, unaffected by leaf variegation
venationSubtle parallel venation
textureThick, leathery, matte silver overlay
variegationchimericVariegation caused by a cell mutation. Often produces high contrast but can be unstable and revert to all-green. three-tone (silver-green, cream-white, pink) sectoral variegation — a further, rarer break beyond both plain Moonlight Variegated and the AlboVariegation featuring stark white patches or sectors, which completely lack chlorophyll. Moonlight break
growth HabitClimbing with aerial roots, compact upright when supported

About

The rarest recorded colour break of Scindapsus treubii 'Moonlight' — very few sold listings exist for this specific tricolour form. Scindapsus treubii 'Moonlight' Tricolour 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 three distinct tones on a single leaf — the moonlight cultivar's own silver-green base, plus cream-white and soft pink sectors — considered the rarest recorded colour break of this cultivar.

Native Range

Borneo

Market Analysis

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Before You Buy

Shared checklist for Scindapsus treubii 'Moonlight Variegated' and its cultivated forms

  • 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 — unrooted cuttings require propagation experience to succeed

Propagation Guide

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Shared across every form of Scindapsus treubii 'Moonlight Variegated' — see this form's own Morphology for variegation-specific propagation notes.

Difficulty
Easy
Time to Establish

2-4 months

True From Cuttings
Yes

Cultivar character is preserved through vegetative cuttings

Care Guide

Growing Conditions

General care shared across all forms of Scindapsus treubii 'Moonlight Variegated' — cultivated forms may need brighter light or higher humidity than the plain species; check this form's Quick Facts above.

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.

Fertilising

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

Problem

Yellowing leaves

Cause

Overwatering or too little light

Fix

Allow to dry more between waterings; move to a brighter position

Problem

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

Problem

Root rot

Cause

Overwatering or compacted substrate

Fix

Repot into fresh well-draining substrate; reduce watering frequency

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