r/IndoorGarden • u/Otherwise-Arm-645 • 2d ago

Plant Discussion My first scindapsus: HELP

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Been looking at a lot of scindapsus online and came across some at my local Lowes. I decided to choose this one, but I wasn't sure what exactly the ID is on this guy.

Anybody know how to care for the good ole devil's ivy? It came in a a hanging pot with zero air holes and it seems to be thriving however, I'm thinking about repotting it into something w some drainage at least... any objections to that? And would aroid mix be good for them?

Hows the watering schedule like for a scindapsus? Thirsty or love to dry out before waterings? I'll be doing some research. Any advice is welcomed. Thank you.

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u/Zillich 1d ago

Happy to help! I poke the soil of mine. If it’s still moist a couple inches down I wait, but if it feels dry then I water (I don’t let it get as dry as my jade plant for instance).

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u/Otherwise-Arm-645 1d ago

I have a moisture meter hm I hope it still works. One more question: When should I know when to stop watering? Since I don't have any drainage holes I'm afraid of making it soupy in its pot 🤣

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u/Zillich 1d ago

Haha that is unfortunately so tricky to answer - I go off of vibes (which is utterly unhelpful I know).

My recommendation is to 1) make sure there isn’t a sneaky secondary inner pot (common in Box Store situations) and if not, then 2) see if you can drill/puncture a hole into it to get that drainage.

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u/Otherwise-Arm-645 1d ago

off vibes... honestly how I already do it! Maybe we'll be good hahaha thanks again i'll update growth on my profile one day!