About
Has cream and green variegated foliage that is arrowhead-shaped when young before maturing to form leaves with three to five lobes. As the plant ages, it starts to produce lax stems that will climb up appropriate supports.
About the genus
Syngonium are evergreen climbers with aerial roots, grown for their large, ovate to arrow-shaped leaves, becoming pedately-lobed on mature plants; arum-like flowerheads with cream, green or purple spathes, are seldom produced in cultivation
Growing conditions
SunlightPartial shade
Soil typeLoam
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, East-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH1A
Plant details
Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse, Houseplants, Climber Wall Shrub
HabitClimbing
FoliageEvergreen
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants
ToxicityHarmful if eaten, skin/eye irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling Pets: Harmful if eaten, skin/eye irritant - for further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
Care notes
CultivationGrow under glass in humus-rich, well drained compost and in bright but filtered light . Maintain a minimum winter temperature of 15⁰C and water moderately, less in low temperatures
PruningRemove young stem tips to promote branching; plants may be reduced in height where necessary in spring
PropagationPropagate by softwood stem tip cuttings or by leaf bud cuttings
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to mealybugs and glasshouse red spider mite under glass
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free