How to Care for Syngonium podophyllum

Korean name: 싱고니움

This unique climbing plant features arrow-shaped leaves that change shape as it grows, with various color varieties available.

Key facts

• Category: Foliage plant
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: indoors
• Native to: Tropical America
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Air purifying: Helps clean indoor air.
• Traits: Arrow Leaf, Climbing, Variety of Colors, Beginner Friendly

Care Guide

• Light: Indirect light to low light
• Watering: Water when the surface of the soil is dry.
• Soil: General potting soil
• Humidity: Moderate to high
• Temperature: 16~27°C
• Fertilizer: Once a month in spring to summer

Common questions

How often should you water Syngonium podophyllum?

Water when the surface of the soil is dry. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Syngonium podophyllum?

It likes Indirect light to low light. You can grow it indoors. Use General potting soil.

Is Syngonium podophyllum safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Syngonium podophyllum good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 16~27°C. Humidity: Moderate to high. Fertilise Once a month in spring to summer.