Schismatoglottis prietoi

Plant Name: Schismatoglottis prietoi

Tankquility Catalogue #: TQ-02236

Synonyms/Trade Names:

Original Plant Sourced as: Schismatoglottis prietoi

Plant Family: Araceae

Plant Native to¹: Philippines

Plant Type: Aquatic, Semiaquatic

Image Details²:

Image 1: Emerse grown clump of Schismatoglottis prietoi.

General Information and Cultivation³: A slow growing plant, relatively easy to cultivate in both emerse and submerse conditions. In habitat, Schismatoglottis prietoi has been found growing both as perennially aquatic, and as semiaquatic populations (Boyce et al. 2015). Similar to Anubias in its cultural requirements, though more care should be taken when grown emerse (due to its softer leaves). Attach to wood and rocks, or plant directly into the substrate (preferred). Do not bury the rhizome or it may rot. In terrarium culture, Schismatoglottis prietoi grows to about 80mm in height.

Ease of Care: Medium

Plant Size/Portion Size:

Emerse grown plant: Minimum 5-leaf tip cutting (25mm-50mm in height) with root development.

Further Reading:

Boyce, P.C., Medecilo, M.P. & Wong, S.Y. (2015). A new and remarkable aquatic species of Schismatoglottis (Araceae) from the Philippines. Willdenowia 45 (3): 405-408.

¹ Distribution is taken from Plants of the World Online (https://powo.science.kew.org/) unless stated otherwise.

² All images used on the Tankquility website have been taken of plants growing in our nursery.

³ The general and cultural information provided is based on our own experience and observation. If we supply information from others, we have acknowledged the source.