Overview
Syngonium podophyllum 'Emerald Gem Variegated' (v) is a climbing houseplants in the genus Syngonium, part of the Araceae family, with green, grey, silver, white foliage. Syngonium podophyllum 'Emerald Gem Variegated' (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 is a species of aroid that is a popular houseplant. Common names include: arrowhead plant, arrowhead vine, arrowhead philodendron, goosefoot, nephthytis, African evergreen, and American evergreen.
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 'Emerald Gem Variegated' (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 'Emerald Gem Variegated' (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 'Emerald Gem Variegated' (v)?
Syngonium podophyllum 'Emerald Gem Variegated' (v) prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Syngonium podophyllum 'Emerald Gem Variegated' (v) need?
Syngonium podophyllum 'Emerald Gem Variegated' (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 'Emerald Gem Variegated' (v) hardy in the UK?
Syngonium podophyllum 'Emerald Gem Variegated' (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 'Emerald Gem Variegated' (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 'Batik' (v)
- Syngonium podophyllum 'Golden'arrowhead vine 'Golden'
- Syngonium 'Maya Red'
- Syngonium 'Red Heart'
- Syngonium 'Snow White'
- Syngonium erythrophyllum