Syngonium podophyllum silver pearl,Syngonium Silver Pearl

Description

Common name:

Syngonium Silver Pearl

Category:

Indoor Plants, Groundcovers

Family:

Araceae or Alocasia family

Light:

Semi shade, Shade growing

Water:

Normal, Can tolerate more

Primarily grown for:

Foliage

Flowering season:

Flowers are inconspicuous

Foliage color:

Variegated, Blue Grey or Silver, Green

Plant Height or length:

Less than 50 cms

Plant Form:

Climbing or growing on support

Generally available in India in quantities of:

Less than a hundred

Plant Description:

- This variety is a miniature. Its leaves are small and completely white. Forms very dwarf and compact plants.
- Syngoniums are native of central and tropical America and the West Indies.
- Leaves arrow shaped on long, straight stem.
- They are versatile shade plants.
- Newer hybrids do not develop a stem quickly and form a clump of leaves in the pots.
- Pots look very full and attractive for indoor and shade decoration.
- Can be used as a groundcover and for mixed plantings.

Growing tips:

- Plants prefer humid growing conditions.
- The require water - especially on very hot days.
- They have better leaf color and compact growth in bright light.
- Well draining but moisture retaining media with a lot of organic matter suits them best