Syngonium podophyllum 'T25'

Origin of Syngonium podophyllum 'T25'

T25 is the cultivation designation used for this Syngonium podophyllum selection, although its breeder and introduction date are still unclear.

The species occurs naturally from Mexico to tropical America.

Growing Syngonium podophyllum 'T25' indoors

Tie extending stems loosely to a pole or trellis for upward growth. Repot into a slightly larger pot with fresh compost only when roots tightly fill the container. Water a healthy plant after repotting and let it drain. Repot when roots densely fill the container, moving up only slightly and keeping the climbing support stable.

Place ‘T25’ in medium to bright indirect light and protect it from harsh direct sun. Temperatures around 18–27 °C suit it; avoid temperatures below 15 °C. Keep ambient moisture at roughly 50–60%.

Use well-drained houseplant compost in a container with drainage holes. Let the mix around the roots dry slightly, checking for a lighter pot with a little moisture still below the surface. Water thoroughly, allow drainage and empty the saucer or cover pot.

Use diluted balanced fertiliser about monthly at a light dose while new leaves are developing. Pause feeding when growth stops and allow more time between waterings as the mix dries more slowly.

Root a healthy section of Syngonium podophyllum 'T25' with at least one node; an aerial root on that node can speed establishment.

Common problems with Syngonium podophyllum 'T25'

• Wilting in moist mix: Empty standing water and pause watering. If wilt persists, inspect the roots. Keep firm roots intact while the mix dries slightly. Cut soft decay back to healthy tissue with disinfected scissors, disinfecting between cuts and afterwards. Discard rot and affected mix; repot the remaining plant in fresh mix and a clean pot with drainage. You may need to discard the plant if both roots and stems have extensive rot.
• Many new pale flecks or fine webs: Inspect beneath leaves with magnification and tap foliage over white paper to look for moving mites. Confirm mites are present before treating. Isolate infested plants and inspect those nearby. Rinse or wipe affected leaves weekly while mites persist. Bag heavily infested foliage and clean hands and tools.
• Scorched or washed-out patches: Strong direct sun can cause these changes. Check whether direct sun reaches the affected leaves and move the plant into indirect light. Retain leaves with substantial healthy areas, removing fully dead foliage. If fresh damage continues, check the moisture in the mix and the condition of the roots.

Syngonium podophyllum ‘T25’ is toxic to people and pets

• Keep this plant away from children, cats and dogs.
• Its leaves and stems contain insoluble calcium oxalate crystals, which can irritate the mouth, throat, skin and eyes.
• Chewing may cause burning pain, drooling, swelling, vomiting or difficulty swallowing. Contact a veterinarian or medical professional after exposure, especially if swelling or breathing problems occur.

Where does the name Syngonium podophyllum come from?

The name Syngonium comes from Greek words meaning “together” and “reproductive organs”, referring to the united ovaries in its flowers. The species name podophyllum means “foot-leaved”, a reference to the foot-like arrangement of mature leaf divisions.

Heinrich Wilhelm Schott established the genus Syngonium in 1829 in Wiener Zeitschrift für Kunst, Literatur, Theater und Mode, volume 3, page 780.

Heinrich Wilhelm Schott first described Syngonium podophyllum in 1851 in Botanische Zeitung (Berlin), volume 9, page 85.