Syngonium

( sin- GOH - nee - um )

At-A-Glance Information

This genus of flowering plants is native to tropical rainforest areas in Mexico, the West Indies, Central and South America. Leaves on these plants change shape and appearance depending on their age; adult leaves are more lobed. On houseplants, which are usually young specimens of the genus, entire leaves are more commonly seen. Take care when bringing these plants into your garden or home, as ingestion of plant parts will cause severe mouth pain when consumed, and coming into contact with plant parts or sap can cause irritation to skin and eyes.

Syngonium Species and Varietals

The genus Syngonium includes 34 species, and is a member of the plant family Araceae. The genus was originally created in 1879, when its species were removed from the genus Nephthytis. To find your zone, click here: Zone Map.

Syngonium podophyllum (Arrowhead Plant, Arrowhead Philodendron, Arrowhead Vine, Goosefoot, Nephthytis, African Evergreen, American Evergreen, Syngonium)
Native to Latin America, this species is commonly cultivated as an indoor plant, and produces leaves in various shades of green, depending on the species grown. These plants can be grown in water or soil, and are easily propagated. Commonly cultivated varieties include 'Pink Splash', 'Pink Allusion', 'Confetti', 'Albo-Variegatum', 'Strawberry Ice' and 'White Butterfly'. Great as a groundcover in warmer regions.