Schismatoglottis Wallichi

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An uncommon, striking tropical aroid native to the rainforest floors of Southeast Asia (including Borneo, Malaysia, and Thailand). It is highly prized by plant collectors for its large, matte, elongated heart-shaped leaves that feature a dramatic feathered band of silvery-mint green down the center. The common name "Drop Tongue" comes from the unique way its heavy, mature leaves gracefully arch and point downward. This plant is a "drama queen" and will droop heavily if it dries out completely, though it plumps back up quickly once watered.

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Details & Plant Care

Difficulty:

Moderate

Water:

Consistently Moist But Never Waterlogged

Humidity:

50% to 70%

Pet Friendly:

Not pet safe, contains calcium oxalate crystals

Light:

Bright Indirect Light

Plant Information

Common Names:

Drop Tongue

Scientific Name:

Schismatoglottis wallichi

Country Of Origin

Southeast Asia

Growth Rate:

Moderate

Soil Type:

Requires a highly organic, chunky, and well-draining substrate

Fertilize:

Seasonally

Remember to only fertilize during their active growing season.

Common Pests

Spider Mites

Spider Mites

What To Look For: Very fine webbing under leaves or between stems and leaves (especially in dry indoor air). Leaves may appear stippled (tiny yellow or white dots) or dusty; they may turn yellow, brown or drop. When you tap a leaf onto white paper, you might see tiny moving specks. (Often too small to see easily)

How To Treat: Increase humidity around the plant (since mites thrive in dry air). Spray plant thoroughly (both sides of leaves) with insecticidal soap or a miticide/plant-safe oil; repeat every few days. In heavy infestations, consider removing severely affected sections; isolate the plant.

Fungus Gnats

Fungus Gnats

What To Look For: Small flies hover around the soil surface when you water or disturb the plant. Larvae in soil feeding on root hairs and organic matter may lead to poor growth or young plants dying. Usually in overly moist potting soil or with poor drainage.

How To Treat: Allow the soil surface to dry a bit between watering; reduce over-watering. Use yellow sticky traps to catch adult gnats. Consider repotting into a fresh, well-draining mix and removing excess topsoil debris; you can also use a layer of sand or diatomaceous earth on the soil surface.

Mealybugs

Mealybugs

What To Look For: White, cottony or waxy masses on stems, leaf axils, underside of leaves. Sticky honeydew, sooty mold growth, yellowing or dropping leaves.

How To Treat: Use a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol to dab and remove visible bugs. Wash leaves and stems with gentle soapy water. In heavy infestations, consider removing very affected stems/leaves or, in the worst case, replacing the plant.