Scindapsus 'Sinag'
Accepted:
No
Established:
No
Nomenclatural Notes:
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Released Year:
Unknown
Propagated:
Yes
Cultivar Type:
Sport
Originator:
Allen Edzfar Diansuy
Namer:
Allen Edzfar Diansuy, Michael Reginaldo
Seed Parent:
Pollen Parent:
Base Species or Cultivar:
Scindapsus pictus
Cultivar Origin:
This plant was grown from seed and was accidentally obtained by Allen Edzfar Diansuy in 2021 from a seller in General Nakar, Quezon, when he purchased a different plant. A cutting of this plant was later shared with fellow plant enthusiast Michael Reginaldo, who has since been observing whether it retains the original characteristics noted by the originator.
Name Origin:
Sinag is a Tagalog word that means 'ray of light' or 'rays of the sun.' The yellowish streaks prominent on the leaf blades resemble the rays of the sun, making it a fitting name for this plant. The leaf's transformation from juvenile to mature stages mirrors the sun's progression, likened to 'sinag ng araw' - gentle in the morning, intensifying and broadening by afternoon.
Growth Habit:
Sinag is a climbing plant with characteristics similar to other Scindapsus species. All specimens were grown in an aroid mix as the potting medium. The leaves begin relatively narrow and gradually widen and thicken as the plant matures. These plants were cultivated in both indoor and outdoor environments. Indoors, they received light from full-spectrum grow lights, ranging from 18 to 50 watts. Outdoors, they thrive best in bright, shaded areas. The plant is somewhat sensitive to watering, so care must be taken to avoid root rot.
Leaf Blade:
Sinag is characterized by lanceolate-shaped leaves with a cordate base and an acuminate apex, arranged alternately along the stem. One unique feature is that the nodes are closely spaced, causing the leaves to appear bundled together. The leaves exhibit pinnate venation, which becomes more pronounced as the leaf matures. The leaf surface has a matte texture, and the color begins as a pale green, gradually darkening with yellow streaks spreading throughout the blade. The largest leaves measure 10 cm in length and 3.5 cm in width, while the smaller leaves are around 3 cm long and 1 cm wide.
Bloom and Fruit:
None observed.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
Mature leaves of Sinag are lanceolate in shape, setting them apart from the typically cordate-shaped leaves of other Scindapsus species. The leaves have a distinct matte texture and, unlike the usual Pictus varieties, lack the characteristic silver specks. As the leaves mature, prominent yellow streaks appear throughout the blade. The midrib is marked by dark green streaks, with veins extending from it toward the leaf edges. The stems are smooth and lack prominent lines, but as they mature, they develop a verrucate (bumpy) texture.
