Species Name: Syngonium wendlandii 

Common name(s): Silver goose Syngonium, Silver goose-foot plant

Defining Characteristics: 

• Striking arrowhead plant with emerald-colored foliage with a near bright, almost white, midvein
• Leaves form deep lobes as the plant matures
• Rare Costa Rican native Syngonium, similar to S. rayii but with larger lighter colored leaves
• Due to its more vining/trailing nature in age, it is a great candidate for a hanging basket

Recommended Pot Size: Medium - Large

Josh’s Frogs offers a wide variety of glass terrariums, container garden soils, drainage layers, and other supplies for all of your indoor gardening needs. 

Temperature requirement: 60-80°F

Humidity: Moderate (30-70%)  -  Humid (70-100%)

Watering frequency: Regular watering is required. Allow the soil to dry out between waterings in cool conditions. 

Lighting:   Partial Shade   

Soil type: Well-draining potting soil or a prepared soil mixture such as Josh's Frogs Potting Soil mix offered here. 

Growth rate: Slow 

Height: up to 5’  

Origin: Central America; Costa Rica

Regional locality: Occurs in premontane moist forest

USDA Hardiness Zone: 10-12

Suggested Vivarium/ Animal Terrarium Use:

Care Notes: Does great in high moisture environments. 

*Syngonium plants are mildly toxic to both humans and pets as all parts of the plant contain calcium oxalate crystals. We deem this plant safe for use with the above animals, but the more risk-averse may wish to avoid it. For more information please visits the ASPCA list of Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants

Shipping Notes: 

As a good practice, Josh's Frogs recommends washing all plants thoroughly removing as much soil as possible with dechlorinated water before placing them in their final home. Live plants may vary in color, size, and appearance.

ALL PLANTS ARE SHIPPED IN POTS WITH SOIL OR OTHER MEDIA UNLESS IT IS DEEMED NECESSARY TO SHIP BARE ROOT

The plant pictured is in a 2.5" pot.