Syngonium angustatum

Syngonium angustatum

Syngonium angustatum is a vigorous climbing aroid with distinctive green foliage that becomes increasingly dramatic as the plant matures. Young leaves begin relatively simple, but with age and a support to climb, they develop the deeply divided, multi-lobed form that makes this species so interesting.

It’s a great choice for anyone who enjoys watching a plant transform as it grows. Given a moss pole, plank, or other vertical support, S. angustatum will climb readily and produce progressively larger and more divided leaves. It can also be allowed to trail or regularly pruned for a fuller, more compact plant.

Fast-growing and adaptable, this is an easygoing Syngonium that brings a lush, tropical look without being particularly demanding.

Care Highlights

• Light: Medium to bright indirect light. Avoid prolonged harsh direct sun.

• Water: Water when the top 1–2 inches of the potting mix have dried.

• Soil: Use a loose, well-draining aroid mix with plenty of aeration.

• Humidity: Adaptable to average household humidity but appreciates higher humidity.

• Growth: Vigorous and climbing. Providing a support encourages larger, more mature foliage.

• Foliage: Leaves become increasingly divided and multi-lobed as the plant matures.

• Pet safety: Syngoniums contain calcium oxalate crystals and should be kept away from pets and small children.