Syngonium chiapense [staked]

Chiapas heartleaf
Rare! Fast-growing, jade-toned vine brings a tropical vibe into the home. Train it up a totem or tree, or around a window. Also glorious cascading from baskets and pots. Heart-shaped leaves.
height 3–12ft
width 1–5ft
tolerates Cool Summers, Narrow Planting, Pots
water
needs		 When soil surface is dry.
water
info		 This plant wants water when the top of the soil is dry, but you can still feel moisture just below the surface. This plant will often fall into a once-a-week watering cycle, but remember that your watering should be based on the moisture left in the soil, which will depend partly on the moisture in the room and the weather outside. The soil ‘surface’‘ goes a bit deeper for larger pots; for example, a plant in a 14-inch diameter pot should dry out a couple of inches deep before you water it, while a plant in a 4-inch pot will only want to dry out in the top half-inch or so of soil.
hardy
to		 35F
exposure Moderate Indirect – Partial Direct
indoor
outdoor		 Indoor
drainage In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Ground: Planting Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Potting Soil
fertilizing Acid 1/2 Strength
origin S. Mexico, Central America
california
native		 No
sunset
zones		 16, 17, 23–H2

Sunset Zones Map

Indoor Exposure Guide

INDOOR EXPOSURE GUIDE

Direct Sun
Beams of light hitting the plant near a window four or more hours a day. The most intense light. If you're in a direct sun spot, you can feel the warmth of the sun on your skin.

Partial Direct
Occurs when you have a plant that is in less intense direct sunlight. This happens when a plant is in a few hours of direct morning sun, or an hour or less of direct afternoon sun. It also happens when a plant is in direct sun, but more than six feet from a window, where the light is diffused.

Bright Indirect
This is just beyond the direct beam of light (or through cracked blinds or a sheer curtain filtering direct sun). Bright indirect areas are characterized by a place where you can sit and read a novel comfortably without artificial light.

Moderate Indirect
Beyond the bright indirect light. In these areas you wouldn't turn on a light walking through the room, but if you were hanging out there you would probably have the lights on, even during the day.

Low Light
Dim spots, usually the backs of rooms or hallways where you would always turn lights on, even if just walking in to grab something.

SUNSET ZONES MAP

Growing Notes

This easy-care tropical vine’s vigorous, fast growth makes it a beautiful option for a large space. You can keep it in bounds with regular pruning.
Cuttings can then be rooted and potted to place elsewhere or to give away.

Special Interest

Yes, it looks like a philodendron and climbs like a philodendron, but it’s a syngonium! They’re cousins in the same family, Araceae, along with plants like monstera, titan arum and the calla lily.

More Info

Look for roots along the stem that may attach to walls or stakes. If you want to avoid blemishing paint, woodwork, or wallpaper, keep this plant slightly away from the wall.
Try this beauty outdoors in a protected area, as well. We’ve seen it thrive in Southern California gardens and our experiments in the Bay Area are promising so far.