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0Syngonium podophyllum Schott
- Taxonomy
- Family: Araceae · Genus: Syngonium1
- Native distribution
- Caribbean, Middle America, North America, Oceania, South America, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil West-Central, Brazil Northeast, Brazil Southeast, Brazil North, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico Centrauncertain3
- Synonyms
- 2
9 synonyms
- Pothos auritus Willd. ex Schult.
- Syngonium podophyllum podophyllum
- Syngonium podophyllum typicum Engl.
- Syngonium vellozoanum Schott
- Syngonium vellozoanum decipiens (Schott) Engl.
- Syngonium vellozoanum latilobum Engl.
- Syngonium vellozoanum oblongisectum Engl.
- Syngonium vellozoanum poeppigii (Schott) Engl.
- Syngonium vellozoanum riedelianum (Schott) Engl.
Still missing: plant type, natural habitat, height / growth form, flowering period, growth & dormancy period.
Sources (6)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Syngonium podophyllum · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS); Catalogue of Life; The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q13403357 · CC0
- Wikimedia Commons – Zingiber malaysianum.jpg · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Syngonium podophyllum · CC BY-SA 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
Tips & experience from members
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How members water it
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How it thrives
Watermedium
Lightbright indirect
Humiditymediumgeneral genus data
Min. temperature15 °CNo monthly schedule is shown because cultivar-/species-level data is not yet sufficient. The general values above are guidance only.
Syngonium tip: With age it starts to climb – pinch it back to keep it bushy.
Syngonium podophyllum – what to know
Syngonium podophyllum – family: Araceae, genus: Syngonium. Native range: Caribbean, Middle America, North America, Oceania, South America, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil West-Central, Brazil Northeast, Brazil Southeast, Brazil North, Colom…. Care guidelines: light: bright indirect; water: medium; min. 15 °C. For cats: moderately toxic; for dogs: moderately toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.
All Syngonium species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Syngonium podophyllum?
Moderately: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, and never let it sit in standing water.
How much light does Syngonium podophyllum need?
It likes bright but indirect light, such as near an east- or west-facing window.
How cold can Syngonium podophyllum get?
Keep it above 15 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Syngonium podophyllum toxic to cats and dogs?
For cats: moderately toxic; for dogs: moderately toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
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Average watering interval
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Questions about this species
Syngonium
Data sources: GBIF.org – Syngonium podophyllum (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q13403357 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Zingiber malaysianum.jpg (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Wikipedia – Syngonium podophyllum (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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