Photo of Syngonium 'Maria Allusion' foliage by Karl Gercens III

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Syngonium 'Maria Allusion'

Also Known As

  • Syngonium 'Maria'
  • African Evergreen
  • American Evergreen
  • Arrowhead Vine
  • Five Fingers

Plant type

shrub, perennial, vine, aroid

size

  • H: 6"-12"
  • W: 9"-12"

planting zones

  • 10a-11

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Syngonium 'Maria Allusion' plant details

Syngonium 'Maria Allusion' is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial aroid shrub or vine with bronze, green, 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 humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Syngonium 'Maria Allusion'

Plant type: perennial aroid shrub or vine
Plant family: araceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen bronze, green, 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: container plant, distinctive veining, houseplant, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Syngonium 'Maria Allusion'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Maria Allusion ® is a very attractive, compact Syngonium which branches extensively at the base. The overall color is dark green with a red to bronze overlay and pinkish red veins. New leaves look almost solid pink. The stem sports a pinkish red color. Great for totems and baskets!
Shimmering leaves of pale bronze with pink to red veining and overtones. 10-14".

Gardening facts about Syngonium 'Maria Allusion' plant

How to Grow Syngonium 'Maria Allusion'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • pink
    • red
    • bronze
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • semi-evergreen

See other plant types of Syngonium for your garden

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
Photo of Syngonium 'Gold Allusion' foliage by Avant Gardens
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Plant Type

Perennial, Vine, Aroid

Zones

9b-10b

Size

Height: 6"

Width: 15'

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture
Photo of Syngonium 'Holly M' foliage by Avant Gardens
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Plant Type

Perennial, Vine

Zones

10a-10b

Size

Height: 6"

Width: 15'

  • mostly shade - shade
  • even moisture
Photo of Syngonium 'Neon' foliage by Little Prince of Oregon
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aka Nephthytis, Pink Arrowhead Plant

Plant Type

Perennial, Vine

Zones

9a-11

Size

Height: 2'

Width: 3'

  • sun - shade
  • even moisture - regular
Photo of Syngonium podophyllum foliage by Karl Gercens III
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aka Syngonium wendlandii 'Silver Goose', Silver Goose Arrowhead Plant, Silver Goosefoot

Plant Type

Perennial, Vine, Aroid

Zones

10a-12

Size

Height: 1'-5'

Width: 1'-2'

  • bright shade - shade
  • even moisture - regular
Photo of Syngonium wendlandii foliage by Brian's Botanicals
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