Syngonium podophyllum 'Pink Allusion'
arrowhead vine 'Pink Allusion'
A sub-tropical, evergreen climber to 2m tall as a housplant, with heart to arrow-shaped leaves coloured pastel pink and green underneath the foliage
Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Pink Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Pink Green | |||
Autumn | Pink Green | |||
Winter | Pink Green |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1BBotanical details
- Family
- Araceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Climbing
- Potentially harmful
- Harmful if eaten, skin/eye irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling Pets: Harmful if eaten, skin/eye irritant - for further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
- Genus
Syngonium are evergreen climbers with aerial roots, grown for their large, ovate to arrow-shaped leaves, becoming pedately-lobed on mature plants; arum-like flowerheads with cream, green or purple spathes, are seldom produced in cultivation
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in standard houseplant compost in bright, filtered light. Provide moderate humidity. When in growth, water freely and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every 3-4 weeks; water moderately in winter. Support with a moss pole or allow it to trail. See houseplant cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by stem-tip or leaf-bud cuttings in summer, with bottom heat
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Houseplants
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
See pruning group 11
Pests
May be susceptible to mealybugs and glasshouse red spider mite
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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