Easy care
Drop Tongue Plant
Schismatoglottis wallichii
A tropical aroid with patterned leaves that benefits from humid, sheltered indoor conditions.
Care notes by theboxerge Updated
About this plant
Schismatoglottis wallichii is a foliage plant for growers who can maintain consistent moisture and humidity. Its leaves can wilt as it dries, but waiting for repeated collapse is not a good watering routine.
Care at a glance
- Light
- Filtered light, away from strong direct sun.
- Temperature
- 60-85 °F
- Watering
- Check regularly and water before the root ball dries completely; never leave it saturated.
- Soil
- A draining houseplant mix in a container with open drainage holes.
- Humidity
- high humidity
Plan your care
Choose this plant only if its moisture and humidity needs fit your routine. It is less forgiving of repeated drying than the easy-care label might suggest.
Keep it where you can reach the compost easily and inspect it before the leaves collapse. If wilting occurs while the mix is still wet, pause watering and check drainage and root condition rather than repeatedly soaking the pot.
Growing tips
Check the root ball regularly and water before it becomes completely dry. Use a draining pot and keep the plant out of direct sun, heater airflow and cold draughts.
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