Syngonium chiapense
Rare! Cool-tolerant, jade-toned vine brings a tropical vibe into the garden. Train it up a totem, tree or fence. Also glorious cascading from baskets and pots. Heart shaped leaves.
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height |
2–3ft |
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width |
1–2ft |
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tolerates |
Heat, Narrow Planting, Pots |
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water
needs |
Moderate – High |
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water
info |
This plant appreciates good drainage and having the surface dry out between waterings, but not to dry out deeper into the soil.
As this plant is quite new to outdoor cultivation we are just speculating, but we have seen them with yellowing leaves, which is likely a sign of too little drainage combined with water or too much sun exposure (as monsteras have a similar tendency to yellow in a warm sunny exposure, before they burn.) |
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hardy
to |
35F |
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exposure |
Full Shade – Part Sun |
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indoor
outdoor |
In or Out |
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drainage |
In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix, Orchid Bark, Tolerates Sandy Soil |
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fertilizing |
All Purpose |
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origin |
Mexico, Guatemala |
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california
native |
No |
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sunset
zones |
21–24, H2 |
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Growing Notes
While this plant is typically thought of as a houseplant, we have trialed it outdoors in Southern California and it’s performed so admirably that we are now offering it as an outdoor foliage feature.
Slow growing vine loves climbing up palms, trees and fences. If the structure is also watered this plant will attach robustly and grow more vigorously. The size here is given as a grounded foliage feature, but it will (with time) grow taller given a structure to grow on.
This plant thrives in frost free areas. It may also be grown in gardens that receive light frosts, if it is protected by the canopy of a tree or grown in a covered entryway.
Fertilize during the summer growing season.
More Info
Isn’t this really a houseplant? Well that’s a tricky question. In general this type of plant makes a great houseplant, but this specific plant hasn’t been grown to be a houseplant. Houseplants are grown under regulated conditions and with sterile soil, setting them up to thrive in your home. When outdoor-grown plants are taken indoors, they tend to transition poorly, often becoming magnets for pests. That said, if you decide to live dangerously and bring this plant indoors, here’s some advice to help you out. Start by unpotting the plant and removing any loose soil. Next, preemptively treat the entire plant, including the roots, with an insecticidal soap. Be sure to treat the roots gently throughout this process. Use a new nursery can or sterilize the previous one with bleach. Repot the plant in a fresh mix and then water deeply with the insecticidal soap mix. Be sure to keep an extra close eye out for any pests that might pop up. Always consider the risk of introducing pests to your other houseplants.
