Five Fingers. An attractive climbing foliage plant with glossy arrow shaped leaves when young becoming lobed as they mature. Max Height 2.2m. Max Spread 80cm. Flowers June to July. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 60°F / 15°C. Harmful if eaten/skin and eye irritant.
Syngonium auritum
An attractive climbing foliage plant with glossy arrow shaped leaves when young becoming lobed as they mature
Additional information
| Generic | Syngonium |
|---|---|
| Species | auritum |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Five Fingers |
| Flower Colour | green, cream |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 2.2m |
| Family | Araceae |
| Spread | 80cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Trailing/climbing |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, July |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 60°F / 15°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Mist regularly, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season, Water sparingly in winter |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | Harmful if eaten/skin and eye irritant |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Scale, Red spider mite, Mealy bugs |
| Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost, Requires support |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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