Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Araceae

Genus:

Syngonium

Species:

Syngonium angustatum

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Vine

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Ground Cover:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Florida, Guam, Palau

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers organic matter-rich environments