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Syngonium 'Gold Allusion'

5.0 out of 5 (3 experiences)

Fast grower

Easy to propagate

About Syngonium 'Gold Allusion'

Syngonium podophyllum is a popular, easy-to-care-for houseplant with beautiful arrowhead shaped leaves. You’ll often see these plants grown in their juvenile stage, but given something to climb on and abundant sunlight you may see them mature into their adult stage! The leaf shape changes as they mature and may even appear to split into three individual leaves. In the wild they can climb up to 65 feet tall. Be sure to handle them with care, as their sap contains oxalic acid which can be very irritating to the skin and eyes. 👀

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Syngonium podophyllum 'Gold Allusion'

Genus

Syngonium

Family

Araceae

Order

Alismatales

Also known as

Syngonium podophyllum 'Golden'

How to care for Syngonium 'Gold Allusion'

💦 Water

How often to water your Syngonium 'Gold Allusion'

Syngonium 'Gold Allusion' needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Syngonium 'Gold Allusion' in your home

Syngonium 'Gold Allusion' can tolerate being far from a window and light source.

Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Syngonium 'Gold Allusion' in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Syngonium 'Gold Allusion'

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Syngonium 'Gold Allusion': repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Syngonium 'Gold Allusion' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Syngonium 'Gold Allusion' prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Syngonium 'Gold Allusion' can tolerate being far from a window and light source. Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Syngonium 'Gold Allusion' is extremely dangerous if consumed. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian immediately. Syngonium 'Gold Allusion' is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.

💨 Humidity

Syngonium 'Gold Allusion' prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

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🪴 Soil

Syngonium 'Gold Allusion' does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

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💩 Fertilizer

Syngonium 'Gold Allusion' should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

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❄️ Dormancy

Syngonium 'Gold Allusion' does not have a typical pattern of dormancy. If you notice their growth slowing down substantially, double check that they are getting enough sunlight and water to thrive!

🌎 Native Region

Syngonium 'Gold Allusion' is native to Central America.

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Syngonium 'Gold Allusion' can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-12b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Syngonium 'Gold Allusion', since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

Care Summary for Syngonium 'Gold Allusion'

Syngonium 'Gold Allusion'

Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 6ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Fast grower 3

Easy to propagate 2

Large, lush leaves 1

Survivor 1

@@martin

2 Plants

11,432 XP

Phoenix, AZ

03/12/2021

Started as a cutting 🌱 and has grown into an adolescent plant 🌿

Growth slowed heavily during the winter months and is now starting to pick up again.

In all seasons, mine survived and thrived in a corner three feet from a south facing window. I repotted once after the initial growth spurt -> maturing plant. Hoping to have to do so again end of summer! ☀️

Fast grower

Easy to propagate