Learn All About Schismatoglottis Wallichii with our Guide
Schismatoglottis Wallichii, (Pronounced “skiz-mat-oh-glot-is”) is a beautiful plant which grows on the rainforest floor in Southeast Asia. It is part of the Araceae family and has a stunning foliage display of green and silver toned leaves. The Schismatoglottis Wallichii will bring a jungle look to any room in the home.
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Light |
Bright, indirect light is best for Schismatoglottis Wallichii. |
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Watering |
Water your Schismatoglottis Wallichii once every 7-10 days during the growing season (March-September) and reduce watering in Winter. You will notice the leaves drooping (like a Peace Lily does) when it needs watering. |
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Humidity |
Schismatoglottis Wallichii enjoys a humid environments, therefore you can mist yours a few times a week to boost humidity. |
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Temperature |
Between 17-27c is the best temperature for Schismatoglottis Wallichii. |
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Fertilizer |
Feed your Schismatoglottis Wallichii monthly during the growing season (March-September). |
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Toxicity |
Schismatoglottis Wallichii is toxic to both animals and humans, therefore best kept out of the way of pets and small children. |
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Additional Care Information |
You can wipe the leaves of your Schismatoglottis Wallichii every so often with a clean, damp cloth to help photosynthesis and remove dust. |
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Troubleshooting |
Yellowing leaves on your Schismatoglottis Wallichii indicates it has been overwatered. Check the roots for root rot and remove any mushy roots and yellow leaves. Allow the soil to completely dry out before watering again. Dying leaves around the bottom of the Schismatoglottis wallichii are completely normal as the older leaves die off. Simply remove these to encourage new growth faster. Dry crispy leaves on the Schismatoglottis Wallichii indicates underwatering. Remove any crispy leaves that are dead and water more frequently. Mist the Schismatoglottis Wallichii to boost humidity quickly. |
The information above is written by Plantila and should be used as a guide only. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you need any additional advice. If you have purchased a plant at Plantila that's not doing so well please send us a picture via WhatsApp to 028 42 798478 and we will try to help.