Syngonium podophyllum is part of the Araceae family and its native range is Mexico to Tropical America where it grows as a liana in the wet tropical biome. ‘Mottled’ is a cultivar with arrow shaped leaves which are light green with a mottled pattern of light and dark spots and marks.
Genus name comes from the Greek 'syn' meaning together and 'goné' meaning womb which is in reference to the conjoined unilocular ovaries of this species. Specific epithet means foot-leaf; in reference to the pedate leaves.
Light: Bright indirect light, meaning the plant sees the sun for 0-4 hours per day - this could be through trees or a translucent curtain, it’s important for the plant to see the sky in order to thrive.
Water: Allow the first 2-3 inches of mix to dry out. Before watering, ensure the substrate isn’t compacted, if it is, aerate it with a few pokes of a skewer or blunt stick, pour water slowly over the top and allow the water to pass through the drainage holes.
Potting mix: A well draining mix composed of coco coir, perlite or vermiculite, orchid bark and worm castings.
Fertilising: Feed your plant every other watering during the growing season or when you observe active growth. You can dilute fertiliser to half the recommended amount but never add more.
Temperature: 18-24°C.
Humidity: Syngonium adapt well to average home humidity. You can increase humidity by placing the plant on a watered pebble tray, grouping plants together or using a humidifier.
Syngonium are toxic, keep out of reach of pets and children.