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Syngonium AuritumSyngonium auritum

Also known as Arrowhead Vine · Five-Fingers · پنج انگشتی

  • Type: Vine
  • Sunlight: Bright Indirect
  • Water: Moderate
  • Temperature: Average to Warm

Safety note: This plant may be toxic to humans and pets. See toxicity details.

Photograph © david cruickshank

Syngonium Auritum Care Summary

At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data

Light

Bright Indirect

75% intensity

Prefers bright, filtered light. Avoid direct sun, which can scorch leaves.

Watering

Moderate

50% intensity

Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy. Allow top inch to dry out between waterings.

Soil

Well-draining potting mix

50% intensity

Temperature

Average to Warm

50% intensity

Thrives in temperatures between 18-24°C. Avoid cold drafts and temperatures below 13°C.

Fertilizing

Moderate

50% intensity

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted by half during the growing season.

Syngonium Auritum Toxicity

Safety information from plant toxicity data

Toxicity details for Syngonium Auritum
AttributeValue
Toxic for humansYes

3/5 intensity

Toxic for petsYes

3/5 intensity

EdibleNo

Irritant

Syngonium Auritum Quick Facts

Key traits and growing stats from plant data

Plant Type
Vine
Plant Place Type
Pot, Garden
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Height
1-3 m
Spread
0.5-1 m
Tall Or Wide
Tall
Growth Rate
Fast
Dormancy
None
Leaf Color
Green, White
Leaf Type
Compound
Flower Size
Small
Optimal Sunlight Lux
7000

Care guide for Syngonium Auritum

Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data

Water

Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged during the growing season. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out slightly between waterings.

Reduce watering frequency in fall and winter, allowing the soil to dry more between waterings. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.

Pruning

Prune regularly to maintain a bushy shape and encourage fuller growth. Pinch back the tips of stems to prevent legginess. Remove any yellowing or dead leaves promptly to keep the plant healthy and attractive.

Pruning can also be used to control the size of the plant.

Propagation

Easily propagated from stem cuttings. Take 4-6 inch cuttings with at least two nodes, remove the lower leaves, and place them in water or moist potting mix. Roots should form within a few weeks.

Once rooted, pot them into their own containers.

Repotting

Repot every 1-2 years, or when the plant becomes root-bound. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one. Use a well-draining potting mix.

Spring is the ideal time for repotting to allow the plant to establish in its new container during the growing season.

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Syngonium Auritum Names & Synonyms

Common names and botanical synonyms

Syngonium Auritum Taxonomy

Botanical classification