Overview
Syngonium podophyllum 'Batik' (v) is a climbing houseplants in the genus Syngonium, part of the Araceae family, with green, grey, silver, white foliage. Syngonium podophyllum 'Batik' (v) 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 podophyllum 'Batik' is a climbing evergreen cultivar from the Araceae family, known for its striking foliage in shades of green, grey, silver, and white. Like other Syngonium plants, it develops aerial roots and features sizable leaves that may become lobed as they mature. This cultivar thrives in partial shade with a sheltered aspect, preferring moist but well-drained loam soil of varying pH levels. It is suitable for patio and container planting, with interest primarily in spring and summer. Propagation is best achieved through softwood stem tip or leaf bud cuttings during summer 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 podophyllum 'Batik' (v) 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 podophyllum 'Batik' (v)
- 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 podophyllum 'Batik' (v)?
Syngonium podophyllum 'Batik' (v) prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Syngonium podophyllum 'Batik' (v) need?
Syngonium podophyllum 'Batik' (v) grows best in loam soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Syngonium podophyllum 'Batik' (v) hardy in the UK?
Syngonium podophyllum 'Batik' (v) 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 podophyllum 'Batik' (v)?
Softwood stem tip cuttings, leaf bud cuttings in summer with bottom heat.
More in the Syngonium genus
- Syngonium angustatum
- Syngonium auritumfive fingers
- Syngonium podophyllum 'Emerald Gem Variegated' (v)
- Syngonium podophyllum 'Golden'arrowhead vine 'Golden'
- Syngonium 'Maya Red'
- Syngonium 'Red Heart'
- Syngonium 'Snow White'
- Syngonium erythrophyllum