Syngonium podophyllum 'Mojito'

The Syngonium podophyllum 'Mojito' is a sought-after cultivar known for its distinct, painterly variegation. Native to the tropical regions of the Americas, this climber has leaves mottled in a blend of dark green, mint, lime, and pale green. As it matures, the foliage transitions from simple arrowhead shapes into elongated, lobed forms. It is a common choice for collectors seeking a reliable, high-contrast plant that grows well in warm, humid indoor environments.

Native range

Cultivated variegated selection of Syngonium podophyllum, a species native to Mexico through tropical America.

Classification

Genus

Syngonium

Family

Araceae

Type

Variegated

Growth habit

Climbing vine with aerial roots

Form of

Syngonium podophyllum

Morphology

Leaf shape

SagittateArrowhead-shaped leaves, with pointed lobes at the base pointing downwards., transitioning from juvenile arrowhead to mature lobed forms

Leaf length

15-30 cm

Leaf width

10-20 cm

Petiole colour

Green

Venation

PinnateVeins or lobes arranged like a feather, branching out symmetrically on both sides of a single main central vein.

Texture

Smooth, leathery

Variegation

Mottled pattern in shades of dark green, mintVariegation featuring a speckled, marbled, or light pastel-green pattern., lime, and pale green

Growth habit

Climbing aroid