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Syngonium 'Gold Allusion'

Also Known As

  • Syngonium 'Gold Illusion'
  • African Evergreen
  • American Evergreen
  • Arrowhead Vine
  • Five Fingers

Plant type

perennial, vine, aroid

size

  • H: 6"-12"
  • W: 9"-12"

planting zones

  • 10a-11

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Syngonium 'Gold Allusion' plant details

Syngonium 'Gold Allusion' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial aroid vine with gold, pink, red and variegated foliage. In spring white and insignificant flowers flowers emerge Flowers are not showy, but nurture a healthy ecosystem as wildlife habitat. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Syngonium 'Gold Allusion'

Plant type: perennial aroid vine
Plant family: araceae
Foliage: evergreen gold, pink, red and variegated
Mature size: 9 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: white and insignificant flowers blooms in spring
Uses: compact, container plant, distinctive veining, houseplant, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Syngonium 'Gold Allusion'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A compact, full Syngonium that is slow to vine. The leaf size is intermediate and arrow-shaped. Leaf color is a brilliant, almost iridescent, golden yellow with prominent pink-red veins which offers an excellent contrast. It can be used to create contrast in a combination or in plantings much like yellow-gold coleus is used in the landscape plantings. It is a nice addition to any assortment.
Members of the Aroid Family, Syngoniums are easy, attractive foliage plants that thrive in warm summer weather. This selection has luminous golden arrowhead shaped foliage with contrasting burnt rose veining.

Gardening facts about Syngonium 'Gold Allusion' plant

How to Grow Syngonium 'Gold Allusion'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • pink
    • red
    • gold
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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