Light
Bright indirect • ≈ 10–20k lux • Grow light target: DLI 6–12
Araceae
Syngonium podophyllum 'Aureum'
VAT included · plus
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|---|---|---|---|
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| Belgium | € 8.95 | € 100 | 1–2 working days |
| Bulgaria | € 21.95 | € 300 | 5–7 working days |
| Croatia | € 29.95 | € 300 | 5–7 working days |
| Cyprus (²) | € 39.95 | No free shipping | 5–7 working days |
| Czechia | € 16.95 | € 150 | 2–4 working days |
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| Estonia | € 18.95 | € 200 | 2–4 working days |
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| Greece (¹²) | € 29.95 | € 300 | 5–7 working days |
| Hungary | € 18.95 | € 200 | 2–4 working days |
| Ireland | € 14.95 | € 150 | 2–4 working days |
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- Curated selection:
Every plant is hand‑picked for health and visual appeal, so you receive a strong, well‑established plant.
- Representative photos:
Product images show a typical plant of this variety. Natural differences in leaf number, shape or variegation are normal – your plant will still match in type and quality.
- Size details:
Listed sizes refer to pot diameter (cm) and approximate overall height (cm) from the base of the pot to the tallest leaf or stem.
- “Get What You See” items:
If you are buying the exact plant shown in the photos, this is clearly stated in the size section.
- Individual photos:
One‑off photos are only provided when this is explicitly mentioned in the size section. - For special traits or small quirks, please check the full product description.
Secure shipping – carefully packed orders with safe delivery across the EU, UK and Switzerland.
28-day plant guarantee – if a plant arrives damaged or fails soon after delivery, we help you make it right.
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Syngonium podophyllum 'Aureum'
Quick Care Guide
Watering
Water when ~30–50% dry
Potting mix
Aerated • Moisture-buffered • Balanced organic + mineral • Medium
Temperature
Ideal: 18–27 °C • Avoid below: 15 °C
Growth habit
climbing/trailing vine
Support
optional
Growth speed
Average
Max size indoors
Max. height with support: 150 cm • Max. spread: 70 cm
Toxicity & safety
Toxic
Origin & habitat
Horticultural cultivar (Syngonium); cultivated
How to read these metrics
These metrics are standardised reference points. We compile them by reviewing and cross-checking multiple botanical and horticultural references, then refining them through real-world growing experience. Source links: Plant Care Resources.
Please use the values as guidance. Conditions vary by home, so the same plant can respond differently. For plant-specific context, read the full product description and browse our Plant Care Guides.
- Light: level + approximate lux at leaf level; DLI is the daily light “dose” for grow lights.
- Watering: “% dry” is the trigger before watering again; lower % stays more evenly moist.
- Potting mix: one-line profile (structure/drainage • moisture buffer • base • particle size).
- Temperature: “Ideal” comfort range; “Avoid below” marks higher stress risk.
- Humidity: target bands (Normal/Moist/Humid); consistency usually matters most.
- Growth habit: growth form (rosette, trailing, climbing) for placement and training.
- Support: needed/optional/none — whether stake, pole, or trellis improves structure and size.
- Growth speed: fast/average/slow under decent indoor conditions—expectations, not a promise.
- Max size indoors: realistic long-term potential; format differs for climbers vs. trailers.
- Toxicity & safety: chemical irritants/toxicity and physical hazards (spines, bristles).
- Origin & habitat: native region + typical biome/habitat as context.
Syngonium podophyllum 'Aureum' – Golden Arrowhead Vine with Striking Chartreuse Foliage
Vivid, adaptable, and full of character – Syngonium podophyllum 'Aureum' adds a fresh green-gold glow to indoor spaces. Juvenile leaves emerge bright lime and mature into broader, lobed forms with soft golden marbling. The deeper green stems enhance the foliage’s colour impact. This tropical climbing aroid adapts well to both vertical supports and free-trailing growth, making it an easy fit for shelves, hanging planters, or moss poles.
Key Features and Growth Form
- Leaf colour: Lime-to-chartreuse with golden marbling
- Growth habit: Bushy when young; trailing or climbing with support as it matures
- Leaf shape: Arrowhead juvenile leaves; lobed mature foliage
- Typical indoor size: 60 – 80 cm high; longer vines when trained
- Texture: Soft, slightly velvety leaves with fine venation
Origin and Natural Growth Pattern
The species Syngonium podophyllum is native from Mexico to Bolivia, thriving in humid lowland and foothill forests from sea level to around 1,200 m. The cultivar 'Aureum' is a horticultural selection valued for its chartreuse foliage and does not occur naturally in the wild. In nature, the plant begins as a ground creeper before climbing tree trunks via aerial roots. Indoors, 'Aureum' retains a fast-growing, adaptable habit, thriving when warmth, moisture, and filtered light are provided.
Toxicity: All parts contain insoluble calcium oxalates and are toxic if ingested by pets or humans.
Care Guidelines for Syngonium podophyllum 'Aureum'
- Light: Bright, indirect light maintains vibrant colour; tolerates moderate light but variegation may appear softer.
- Watering: Allow the top 3 – 5 cm of substrate to dry before watering again. In cooler, lower-light conditions, growth slows and the mix will dry more slowly – adjust frequency accordingly. In warm, bright, stable environments, maintain regular watering to match active growth.
- Humidity: Best at 60%+, but adapts to typical indoor humidity.
- Temperature: Ideal range 18 – 27 °C; protect from cold drafts.
- Soil: Use a chunky, well-draining aroid mix with orchid bark, perlite or pumice, and quality potting compost.
- Repotting: Every 1 – 2 years or when roots fill the pot; only size up gradually.
- Fertilising: Apply balanced liquid fertiliser monthly in the active growth period.
- Propagation: Stem cuttings root readily in water, soil, or semi-hydro setups.
- Support: Moss poles or trellises encourage larger, more complex leaves.
- Pruning: Trim back leggy stems to encourage branching and fullness.
Syngonium 'Aureum' Troubleshooting and Quick Fixes
- Browning tips: Common from low humidity or uneven watering; improve consistency and humidity stability.
- Yellow leaves: Often due to excess moisture or poor drainage; check substrate aeration.
- Drooping foliage: May indicate underwatering, sudden temperature shifts, or root stress.
- Spider mites: Look for fine webbing; rinse foliage and treat promptly with insecticidal soap.
- Mealybugs: Remove manually and treat until infestation clears.
- Root rot: Avoid waterlogged conditions; use airy, well-draining mix.
Extra Growing Insights
Supporting 'Aureum' vertically encourages larger leaves and a more dramatic presence, while trailing growth creates a relaxed, cascading effect. Recreating its shaded, humid forest-edge environment indoors promotes steady, colourful growth year-round.
Name and Botanical Background
The genus name Syngonium comes from the Greek for “joined ovaries,” describing the plant’s fused floral structure. The species epithet podophyllum combines “podo” (foot) and “phyllon” (leaf) in reference to its foot-shaped juvenile leaves. First described by Austrian botanist Heinrich Wilhelm Schott in 1829, it remains one of the most popular indoor aroids. The cultivar name 'Aureum' means “golden” in Latin, reflecting its leaf colour.
FAQs – Helpful Answers for Growers
- Will 'Aureum' keep its colour in low light? It tolerates moderate light well, but bright, filtered light brings out the most vivid tones.
- How fast does it grow indoors? In warm, bright settings with steady care, it can produce new leaves weekly during peak growth.
- Can I grow it in water long-term? Rooting in water works short-term, but for ongoing health switch to soil or a nutrient-fed semi-hydro setup.
- Is it suitable for outdoor summer growth? Yes, in temperatures above 15 °C and shaded from strong midday sun; acclimatise gradually.
Order Syngonium podophyllum 'Aureum'
Bring a bright chartreuse accent into your collection with the easy-care, fast-growing Syngonium podophyllum 'Aureum'. Buy now and enjoy its tropical, year-round colour indoors.
Plant Care Basics:
- Care basics – Main hub with links to all houseplant care guides.
- After delivery & first week – Unpacking, first placement, and early recovery.
- Light – How much light houseplants really need indoors.
- Watering – When to water and how to avoid root rot.
- Substrates & roots – Potting mixes and drainage for strong root systems.
- Humidity – When humidity matters and what actually helps.
- Fertilizing – Simple feeding routine without burning roots.
- Problems & pests – Yellow leaves, brown tips, bugs, and fixes that work.
- Semi-hydro – How to run low-maintenance mineral substrates.
Your new plant has just travelled a long way and needs a calm start in its new home. For step-by-step unboxing and first-week care, check our after-delivery care guide. For deeper tips on how your plant settles in over the next weeks, read our houseplant acclimatization guide.
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Syngonium podophyllum 'Aureum'
Sale price€51,50
Araceae
VAT included · plus Shipping costs
- Curated selection:
Every plant is hand‑picked for health and visual appeal, so you receive a strong, well‑established plant.
- Representative photos:
Product images show a typical plant of this variety. Natural differences in leaf number, shape or variegation are normal – your plant will still match in type and quality.
- Size details:
Listed sizes refer to pot diameter (cm) and approximate overall height (cm) from the base of the pot to the tallest leaf or stem.
- “Get What You See” items:
If you are buying the exact plant shown in the photos, this is clearly stated in the size section.
- Individual photos:
One‑off photos are only provided when this is explicitly mentioned in the size section. - For special traits or small quirks, please check the full product description.
Secure shipping – carefully packed orders with safe delivery across the EU, UK and Switzerland.
28-day plant guarantee – if a plant arrives damaged or fails soon after delivery, we help you make it right.
Free returns – simple, cost-free returns according to our policy.
For full details, please see:
Syngonium podophyllum 'Aureum'
Quick Care Guide
Light
Bright indirect • ≈ 10–20k lux • Grow light target: DLI 6–12
Watering
Water when ~30–50% dry
Potting mix
Aerated • Moisture-buffered • Balanced organic + mineral • Medium
Temperature
Ideal: 18–27 °C • Avoid below: 15 °C
Growth habit
climbing/trailing vine
Support
optional
Growth speed
Average
Max size indoors
Max. height with support: 150 cm • Max. spread: 70 cm
Toxicity & safety
Toxic
Origin & habitat
Horticultural cultivar (Syngonium); cultivated
How to read these metrics
These metrics are standardised reference points. We compile them by reviewing and cross-checking multiple botanical and horticultural references, then refining them through real-world growing experience. Source links: Plant Care Resources.
Please use the values as guidance. Conditions vary by home, so the same plant can respond differently. For plant-specific context, read the full product description and browse our Plant Care Guides.
- Light: level + approximate lux at leaf level; DLI is the daily light “dose” for grow lights.
- Watering: “% dry” is the trigger before watering again; lower % stays more evenly moist.
- Potting mix: one-line profile (structure/drainage • moisture buffer • base • particle size).
- Temperature: “Ideal” comfort range; “Avoid below” marks higher stress risk.
- Humidity: target bands (Normal/Moist/Humid); consistency usually matters most.
- Growth habit: growth form (rosette, trailing, climbing) for placement and training.
- Support: needed/optional/none — whether stake, pole, or trellis improves structure and size.
- Growth speed: fast/average/slow under decent indoor conditions—expectations, not a promise.
- Max size indoors: realistic long-term potential; format differs for climbers vs. trailers.
- Toxicity & safety: chemical irritants/toxicity and physical hazards (spines, bristles).
- Origin & habitat: native region + typical biome/habitat as context.
