{"product_id":"scindapsus-argy-albo-permata","title":"Scindapsus Argy Albo Permata","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eScindapsus pictus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Argy Albo Permata' is a rare and highly sought collector cultivar distinguished by its luminous, near-white to pale silver variegation set against deep, velvety green foliage. “Permata” — meaning “gem” in Indonesian — is an apt name: the silvering on this form is exceptionally bright and expansive, often covering the majority of each leaf surface in a way that reads almost iridescent in good light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA slow, deliberate grower that rewards attentive care with increasingly spectacular foliage. Best suited for collectors who appreciate the subtler end of the \u003cem\u003eScindapsus\u003c\/em\u003e spectrum — understated in form, extraordinary in detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light is ideal and will maximize the silver variegation. Avoid harsh direct sun, which can scorch the pale leaf areas. Tolerates lower light but variegation may appear less vivid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow the top 1–2 inches of substrate to dry between waterings. \u003cem\u003eScindapsus\u003c\/em\u003e is drought-tolerant relative to most aroids — err on the side of underwatering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50–70% preferred. More forgiving of average household humidity than many tropical aroids, but higher humidity supports larger, more expressive leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chunky, well-draining mix — orchid bark, perlite, and sphagnum moss. Avoid compacting or moisture-retentive soils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65–85°F (18–29°C). Keep away from cold drafts and temperatures below 55°F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Half-strength balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during spring and summer. Reduce frequency in autumn; pause in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Climbing encourages larger leaf development. A moss pole or bark slab is recommended as the plant matures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eShips bare root. A gem-grade \u003cem\u003eScindapsus\u003c\/em\u003e for the serious collector.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Leaf and Reef","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47644498722987,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/5617\/6299\/files\/DBC3B7DE-7528-43AA-A62C-DC77E64A8F2A.jpg?v=1786914078","url":"https:\/\/leafandreefplants.com\/products\/scindapsus-argy-albo-permata","provider":"Leaf and Reef","version":"1.0","type":"link"}