Friday 25 March 2011

Syngonium Podophyllum



The Syngonium is closely related to the philodendron. The more than thirty species grow in the warm forests of Central and South America. Syngoniom podophyllum, the most cultivated species, is a native of Panama and Costa Rica. Maintenance is the same as that of philodendron; a shady position if necessary, but preferably a light one out of the sun. Water sparingly in summer with water at least at room temperature. Never leave the plant standing in water. Give little water in winter. The temperature should be a minimum of 15°C (59°F), in summer as well as winter.
Syngoniom podophyllum is usually on sale as a young plant. It will spread out and hang down unless you give it the support of a moss stick. Give the plant loose, humus-rich soil and feed regularlyin summer. Syngonium podophyllum has given rise to many cultivars.
‘White Butterfly’ is the best- known one, but others are: ‘Emerald Gem’: Arrow-shaped, fleshy green leaves.
‘Emerald Gem Variegated’: Arrow-shaped, thin foliage with a white and light grey pattern of spots. A compact plant. Details on source: http://vegetablegardenplant.com/2011/03/syngonium-podophyllum/
Syngonium is a genus of about 36 species of flowering plants in the family Araceae, native to tropical rain forests in Central and South America. They are woodyvines growing to heights of 10–20 m or more in trees. They have leaves that change shape according to the plant's stage of growth, and adult leaf forms are often much more lobed than the juvenile forms usually seen on small house plants.
Details on source: Wikipedia

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