About
An evergreen climber, to 2m tall, compact when young with large arrow-shaped leaves veined and suffused with silvery-white; adult leaves are divided into 5-11 finger-like leaflets. Arum-like flowerheads with cream spathes may be seen in summer.
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, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH1A
Plant details
Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse, Climber Wall Shrub
HabitClimbing
FoliageEvergreen
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants
Native toS America
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
CultivationUnder glass grow in houseplant compost in bright indirect light for green leaved cultivars and bright filtered light for variegated cultivars. Plants require a minimum winter temperature of 15°C. Water freely when in growth and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every three or four weeks. In the winter water more sparingly
PruningPlants may be reduced in height where necessary in spring
PropagationPropagate from softwood stem tip cuttings and leaf bud cuttings in summer with bottom heat
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to mealybugs and glasshouse red spider mite under glass
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free