About
A sub-tropical, evergreen climber, to 2m tall as a housplant, with heart to arrow-shaped leaves coloured light pink above and fresh green beneath.
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, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH1B
Plant details
Plant typeHouseplants
HabitClimbing
FoliageEvergreen
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesHouseplants
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 in standard houseplant compost in bright, filtered light. Provide moderate humidity. When in growth, water freely and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every 3-4 weeks; water moderately in winter. Support with a moss pole or allow it to trail. See houseplant cultivation
PruningSee pruning group 11
PropagationPropagate by stem-tip or leaf-bud cuttings in summer, with bottom heat
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to mealybugs and glasshouse red spider mite
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free