Syngonium species chiapense tip

Syngoniums

Syngoniums are a genus of tropical vines from South and Central America, the Caribbean and Mexico. There are several species and many hybrids. If grown up a tree or totem, the juvenile leaves change, and become deeply lobed leaves. Plants that are allowed to sprawl will maintain the juvenile leaves which are often times more attractive in markings than mature leaves.

Popular as a house plant, syngoniums are easy to grow and tolerate a wide range of conditions. They are pest and disease resistant although can be susceptible to thrips. Propagation is by tip cuttings that strike easily in water or soil. Sectional node cuttings will also strike readily when placed onto beds of moist sphagnum moss.

Syngoniums respond well to adequate moisture and regular feeding. Syngoniums can also be grown as a semi submerged aquarium plant and will retain their colour and form underwater for months at a time.