Scaphochlamys Scintillans Dark 10.5cm Pot 20cm Height House Plant

Scaphochlamys Scintillans Dark 10.5cm Pot 20cm Height House PlantScaphochlamys scintillans Dark is a rare and mesmerising tropical species prized for its shimmering foliage, deep jewel toned colouring, and compact, ground layer growth habit. A member of the Zingiberaceae (ginger) family and native to the humid, shaded forest floors of Southeast Asia, this plant is celebrated for its iridescent, almost magical leaf surface that shifts beautifully under changing light. The leaves are oval to slightly elongated with a

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glossy dark green upright leaves

It pairs beautifully with darker tropicals like Philodendron ‘Micans’ or Ficus ‘Abidjan’ for a striking

Common pests: Scale

Native to the tropical rainforests of northern Brazil

This will provide the plant with essential nutrients

you can place the plant on a tray filled with water and pebbles to create a humid microclimate around it

It’s ideal as a specimen by water

Mature plants form dense

you can trim back the stems to promote a more compact appearance

Maintenance: Can be trained as a small tree

Group with other tropical plants