Family: Araceae

Scientific Name: Syngonium podophyllum Emerald Gem

Common Name: Emerald Gem

DescriptionThis very easy to grow plant is a climbing vine in its natural habitat. There are many cultivars with different leaf colors and shapes.
Pronunciation(sin-GO-nee-um)(po-do-FI-lum)
Plant TypeAll Plants, Indoor Foliage
Hardiness Zone10-11
Sunlightprefers moderate to bright but will tolerate low
Moistureevenly moist, average house humidity
Growing Mediaaverage house
Temperatureaverage house
Flowersrarely flowers in cultivation
Fruitbrown-black berries
Leavesgreen
StemsIn its native home this plant is a climbing vine. As the vines get longer the distance between the nodes seems to increase.
MaintenanceSyngoniums need to be pruned on a regular basis to keep them in shape. If they get to shaggy cut back the plant. I have cut them back to 2-4" stubs and they will re-branch regrowing at a moderate rate. Usually grown in a pot with a trellis or some other supporting structure. Also can be used in a hanging basket.
Propagationtip cuttings or one leaf and a section on each side of the stem will root
Native SitePananma, Costa Rica
Misc Factssyn Nephthytis
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