Overview
Syngonium angustatum is a climbing houseplants in the genus Syngonium, part of the Araceae family, with green, grey, silver, white foliage. Syngonium angustatum grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1a. Suggested uses include patio and container plants.
About
Syngonium angustatum is a climbing cultivar of the Syngonium genus, known for its evergreen habit and aerial roots. It features foliage in shades of green, grey, silver, and white, adding a distinctive touch to its appearance. This plant thrives in partial shade and prefers a sheltered position with fertile, well-drained loam soil that can be acidic, alkaline, or neutral. Suitable for patio and container planting, it requires support and moist but well-drained soil. Propagation is typically done in summer using softwood stem tip or leaf bud cuttings with bottom heat.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Syngonium
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1a
Plant details
Syngonium angustatum size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Houseplants
- Habit
- Climbing
- Foliage
- Green, Grey, Silver, White
- Suggested uses
- Patio and container plants
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Syngonium angustatum
- Propagation
- Softwood stem tip cuttings, leaf bud cuttings in summer with bottom heat
- Pest resistance
- Mealybugs, glasshouse red spider mite
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Syngonium angustatum?
Syngonium angustatum prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Syngonium angustatum need?
Syngonium angustatum grows best in loam soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Syngonium angustatum hardy in the UK?
Syngonium angustatum has an RHS hardiness rating of H1a, meaning it needs tropical warmth above 15°C and must be grown under glass in the UK.
How do I propagate Syngonium angustatum?
Softwood stem tip cuttings, leaf bud cuttings in summer with bottom heat.
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- Syngonium 'Red Heart'
- Syngonium 'Snow White'
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