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Syngonium podophyllum Golden Allusion - Arrowhead vine

Syngonium podophyllum Golden Allusion
Arrowhead vine, African evergreen, nephthytis

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This 'Goosefoot' plant will brighten up your interior. With its arrow-shaped leaves tinged with light green and pale gold and adorned with pink veins, this plant brings a touch of sunshine into your home. Quite easy to grow, it enjoys filtered light and a slightly humid ambient air. Provide it with well-drained soil kept slightly moist to maintain a radiant look.
Watering frequency
Moderate (once a week)
Indoor exposure
Moderate light, Indirect bright light
Benefits and advantages
Colourful foliage
Benefits and advantages
Suspension

Description

With its bright foliage, the Syngonium ‘Golden Allusion’, or 'Goosefoot' will brighten up your interior living space. Its arrow-shaped leaves tinged with soft green and pale gold will adorn a bright corner of your living room or office. This plant can either climb or trail depending on how it is grown, and could be placed on a shelf to create a green curtain. Position it in a spot without direct sunlight and mist its leaves regularly to mimic its tropical habitat. It is a relatively easy variety to cultivate.

The Syngonium podophyllum 'Golden Allusion' belongs to the Araceae family. This horticultural cultivar is prized for its decorative, light-coloured foliage. At maturity, the plant reaches 30 to 60 cm in height and 30 to 45 cm in width, depending on growing conditions and pot size. Its habit is generally upright when young, becoming climbing or trailing with age, depending on the support provided. Its growth is moderately fast, with continuous development throughout the year. The leaves measure between 7 and 15 centimetres in length. They feature a characteristic arrowhead shape, with a smooth texture and shades of light green, marbled with pale golden yellow, and are marked by pale pink veins. Flowering indoors is rare; when it occurs, the flowers are discreet, pale green to whitish, forming the characteristic spathes of the Araceae family. This plant is toxic if ingested.
The Syngonium genus includes around 36 species, native to the humid tropical forests of Central and South America, particularly Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, and Brazil. In their natural habitat, these plants grow up trees, benefiting from the dappled light of the canopy. Indoors, they prefer indirect light, high ambient humidity, and a well-draining substrate. It is important to maintain a stable temperature, ideally between 18 and 24°C, and to avoid cold draughts.

The Syngonium 'Golden Allusion' complements many design styles. Its bright and refined foliage works wonders in tropical or bohemian settings, but also in Scandinavian or minimalist spaces where its soft tones bring warmth and vitality. Place it in a terracotta pot for a rustic touch or in a gold cache-pot to enhance its brilliance in a contemporary interior. Displayed on a shelf, in a hanging planter, or climbing a support, it can be paired with a Pothos ‘Marble Queen’ or a Philodendron ‘Brasil’ to create a harmonious green display.

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Syngonium podophyllum Golden Allusion - Arrowhead vine (Foliage) Foliage

Foliage

Foliage colour golden
Foliage persistence Evergreen

Plant habit

Growth habit Bushy, Hanging, Climber
Height at maturity 45 cm
Spread at maturity 35 cm
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Inflorescence Spadix

Botanical data

Genus

Syngonium

Species

podophyllum

Cultivar

Golden Allusion

Family

Araceae

Other common names

Arrowhead vine, African evergreen, nephthytis

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Safety measures

Toxic plant
Irritating sap
Product reference23709

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Location

Avoid exposing the Syngonium Golden Allusion to direct sunlight, which could scorch its foliage, as well as to cold draughts. The plant is, however, quite tolerant of standard indoor conditions.

Location

Indoor exposure Moderate light, Indirect bright light
For which room? Office, Lounge, Kitchen, Bathroom
Growth habit Bushy, Hanging, Climber
Height at maturity 45 cm
Spread at maturity 35 cm
Growth rate normal
Low temperature tolerance >15°C (greenhouse), >20°C (tropical greenhouse)
Humidity level High (60-80%), Moderate (40-60%)

Maintenance and care

Keep the substrate slightly moist, without excess. Water by soaking in summer, reduce to once every 10 days in winter.

Potting advice, substrates and fertilisers

Repot the young plant every 2 years, ideally in spring.
Mix universal potting compost with clay pebbles or perlite for good drainage.
Apply a liquid fertiliser for houseplants (NPK 10-10-10) every two weeks in spring and summer. Stop in autumn and winter.

Houseplant care

Remove dry or damaged leaves regularly to encourage new growth and maintain a tidy appearance.
Pruning is not necessary, but overly long stems can be pinched back to encourage denser growth.

Disease and pest advice

If you spot scale insects, use a cotton pad soaked in alcohol to remove them, then spray a soapy water solution to prevent reinfestation.

Maintenance and care

Watering frequency Moderate (once a week)
Fogging 2 to 3 times a week
Type of soil Light soil, Draining soil
Pests and diseases Mealybugs, Red spider mites, Rots
Susceptibility to diseases Medium
Ease of cultivation Beginner

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