Scindapsus 'Silver Princess Mila'
Accepted:
No
Established:
No
Nomenclatural Notes:
Under review
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Released Year:
Unknown
Propagated:
No
Cultivar Type:
Form
Originator:
Unknown
Namer:
Alan Cerino
Seed Parent:
Pollen Parent:
Base Species or Cultivar:
Scindapsus pictus
Cultivar Origin:
Name Origin:
“Silver Princess Mila” is named after our daughter. She exudes strength and elegance resembling the leaves of this cultivar.
Growth Habit:
Similar to other Scindapsus Pictus, this cultivar can shingle or vine.
Leaves are arranged in an alternating fashion and are attached to the stem in a petiolate manner
Grown in Mediums: airy aroid mixture, water, leca, and spagnum moss.
Grown in Environments (consistent growth patterns):
Indoor Greenhouse - Temp 75-85 F / 80-90% Humidity / 8 Hours grow light
Outdoor Greenhouse - Temp 80-90 F / 60% Humidity / Shaded Sunlight
Indoor no Greenhouse - Temp 65-75 F / 50% Humidity / Indirect Sunlight
Leaf Blade:
Mature Leaves: 10-12cm Length / 6-8cm Width
Young Leaves: 4-6cm Length / 3-4 Width
This particular cultivar displays:
-Leaf lamina is flat, while the silver areas are slightly raised
-Acute Leaf Apex
-Cordate Leaf Shape
-Cordate bases that do not overlap when leaf has matured
-Vennation is pinnate
-Silver coloring along the edges of the leaf blade and and green run down the center of the leaf
Bloom and Fruit:
Not observed yet
Distinguishing Characteristics:
“Silver Princess Mila” is unique in having the thickest leaves among the other Scindapsus Pictus. The Cordate Leaves are firm and solid with a matte finish. Despite being matte in texture, the silver pattern has a remarkable shimmer similar to Scindapsus Pictus Platinum. Silver Princess Mila can become predominantly silver vs green, but still maintain a relative balance. The leaf lamina can display subtle warm undertones. She carries a wider spectrum of green contrast and vs its counterparts: exotica, silver lady, silver splash, and argyraeus.
