Syngonium podophyllum Mottled 6cm

🎨 Syngonium ‘Mottled’

Freckled foliage with rainforest charm. This cultivar is a variegation lover’s dream: arrowhead-shaped leaves splashed in unpredictable patterns of mint, moss green, cream, and pale silver. Each leaf is a one-off—some boldly marbled, others delicately freckled. As it matures, the foliage shifts from simple arrowheads to lobed, almost ivy-like forms, adding sculptural interest over time.

Compact, climbing, and endlessly photogenic, ‘Mottled’ is perfect for terrariums, shelves, or paired with ceramics that echo its soft palette. It’s low-maintenance, fast-growing, and ideal for collectors who want rare beauty without the drama.

🌿 Care Guide: Keep the Mottling Magnificent

💡 Light: Bright, indirect light keeps the variegation crisp. Too little = faded green. Too much = leaf scorch. Filtered morning sun works beautifully.

💧 Water: Water when the top 2–4 cm of soil is dry. Likes consistent moisture but hates soggy roots. Reduce watering in winter.

🌱 Soil: Loose, well-draining mix: peat or coco coir + perlite + orchid bark. Slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0–7.0) is ideal.

💨 Humidity: 50–70% humidity keeps leaves lush and variegation vibrant. Mist occasionally or group with other tropicals.

🌡️ Temperature: 20–28°C is ideal. Sensitive to cold—avoid drafts and temps below 10°C.

🍽️ Feeding: Feed every 4–6 weeks in spring/summer with diluted liquid fertilizer. Pause in cooler months.

🌿 Growth Habit: Starts bushy, then trails or climbs. Use a moss pole to encourage mature leaf shapes. Easy to prune for fullness.

🌱 Propagation: Stem cuttings root easily in water or soil. Include at least one node and leaf.

🐾 Pet Safety: Toxic if ingested—keep out of reach of pets and children.