About
An evergreen herbaceous perennial which is trailing when young but when older can climb with aerial roots to about 50cm or more high, and its juvenile leaves are arrow-shaped and green, marked with cream along the veins, and with green margins.
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 typeHerbaceous Perennial, Houseplants, Conservatory Greenhouse
HabitTrailing, Climbing
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants
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
CultivationIn cooler climates, grow in a warm greenhouse (minimum 15ºC) or as a houseplant, in peat-free potting compost, with a moss-covered pole for support, in bright filtered light and moderate humidity, and water freely, with a balanced liquid fertilizer every few weeks, in the growing season, but moderately in winter; in warmer climates, grow outdoors in fertile, moist soil, in light dappled shade or partial shade
PruningPruning group 11 (climbers) in late winter or early spring, if required
PropagationPropagate by stem-tip cuttings or leaf-bud cuttings, taken in summer and rooted with bottom heat
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to mealybugs and glasshouse red spider mite
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free