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Syngonium macrophyllum

Plant type

perennial, vine

size

  • H: 6'
  • W: 2'

planting zones

  • 10a-11

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Syngonium macrophyllum plant details

Syngonium macrophyllum is a broadleaf evergreen perennial vine with blue foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Syngonium macrophyllum

Plant type: perennial vine
Plant family: araceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 6 FT tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Syngonium macrophyllum

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Syngonium macrophyllum is unlike most Syngonium species. I have seen it called a Philodendron many times by collectors. The first give away is the white sap which is not seen in Philodendrons but often in Syngniums and Xanthosomas. The leaf is much different than other species usually having a bit of a rubber texture to it when mature. The foliage is also an odd color more a green to glaucous in color which is not often seen in collections. The foliage is also unlike other species in the fact that it does not segment or split as it matures. The leaves keep and large hastate look to them and can get over 2 feet long. The petioles are often a light blue green color with white powder like substance on them. Plant is well rooted in a 6 inch pot and should be potted up in something larger and allowed to climb. Foliage: Large hastate bluish green leaves Flowers: ? Height: Climber

Gardening facts about Syngonium macrophyllum plant

How to Grow Syngonium macrophyllum

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy

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aka Syngonium 'Gold Illusion', African Evergreen, American Evergreen, Arrowhead Vine, Five Fingers

Plant Type

Perennial, Vine, Aroid

Zones

10a-11

Size

Height: 6"-12"

Width: 9"-12"

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Perennial, Vine, Aroid

Zones

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Size

Height: 6"

Width: 15'

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture
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Perennial, Vine

Zones

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Size

Height: 6"

Width: 15'

  • mostly shade - shade
  • even moisture
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Plant Type

Shrub, Perennial, Vine, Aroid

Zones

10a-11

Size

Height: 6"-12"

Width: 9"-12"

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

Perennial, Vine

Zones

9a-11

Size

Height: 2'

Width: 3'

  • sun - shade
  • even moisture - regular
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