Overview
Syngonium erythrophyllum is a climbing houseplants in the genus Syngonium, part of the Araceae family, with green, grey, silver, white foliage. Syngonium erythrophyllum 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 erythrophyllum is a cultivar of the Syngonium genus, which comprises evergreen climbing houseplants known for their aerial roots and large, often lobed leaves. This cultivar features foliage in shades of green, grey, silver, and white, thriving best in partial shade with a sheltered aspect such as south-, east-, or west-facing positions. It prefers moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral to alkaline pH. Suitable for patio and container planting, Syngonium erythrophyllum is typically grown in fertile soil with roots kept in shade and propagated through softwood stem tip or leaf bud cuttings during summer.
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 erythrophyllum 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 erythrophyllum
- 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 erythrophyllum?
Syngonium erythrophyllum prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Syngonium erythrophyllum need?
Syngonium erythrophyllum grows best in loam soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Syngonium erythrophyllum hardy in the UK?
Syngonium erythrophyllum 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 erythrophyllum?
Softwood stem tip cuttings, leaf bud cuttings in summer with bottom heat.
More in the Syngonium genus
- Syngonium angustatum
- Syngonium auritumfive fingers
- Syngonium podophyllum 'Batik' (v)
- Syngonium podophyllum 'Emerald Gem Variegated' (v)
- Syngonium podophyllum 'Golden'arrowhead vine 'Golden'
- Syngonium 'Maya Red'
- Syngonium 'Red Heart'
- Syngonium 'Snow White'