Syngonium podophyllum 'Maria Allusion'
Maria Allusion Arrowhead Vine
Typical UK price
£8
Price by size
- Sold, 90 days
- 0
- Middle half
- -
- Last sold
- 6 Jul 2026
- On record
- 1
- Sale
- Typical
- Middle half
- Estimate
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About Syngonium podophyllum 'Maria Allusion'
Maria Allusion is a widely grown Syngonium cultivar, with butterfly-shaped leaves showing mottled waves of green and pink. New leaves emerge almost totally pink and fade toward green as they mature, so a single plant shows the whole colour range across its foliage at once.
Native range
Variegated mutation of Syngonium podophyllum, part of the 'Allusion' cultivar series.
Classification
- Genus
- Syngonium
- Family
- Araceae
- Type
- Variegated
- Growth habit
- Climbing/trailing vine
- Form of
- Syngonium podophyllum
Morphology
- Leaf shape
- Arrow-shaped, butterfly-like silhouette
- Leaf length
- 10-16 cm
- Leaf width
- 8-13 cm
- Petiole colour
- Pink-green
- Venation
- Subtle
- Texture
- Semi-glossy
- Variegation
- Mottled waves of green and pink; new growth emerges almost totally pink, fading to green with maturity
- Growth habit
- Climbing/trailing
Recent UK sales
For sale in the UK
By month
| Month | Median | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | £8 | 1 |
Before you buy
- The plain green species is very inexpensive and widely available: treat unusually high prices for unnamed 'Syngonium' listings with caution
- For named variegated cultivars, confirm the variegation pattern matches the named form, as labelling can be inconsistent
- Check stems for firm, undamaged nodes: this is where new growth and roots emerge
- Mild skin irritant sap: reasonable caution advised when handling cuttings, especially around pets and children
Syngonium podophyllum 'Maria Allusion' care
- Substrate
- Standard well-draining houseplant mix: 60% potting compost, 25% perlite, 15% orchid bark.
- Watering
- Allow the top few centimetres of substrate to dry between waterings. Tolerant of some inconsistency, though variegated forms prefer more even moisture.
- Humidity
- Tolerates average household humidity well; higher humidity encourages larger, glossier leaves but is not essential.
- Feeding
- Balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every 4 weeks during the growing season.
- Repotting
- Every 12-18 months, or when the plant becomes noticeably root-bound.
Common problems
Leggy, sparse growth
Cause: Insufficient light
Fix: Move to a brighter spot with indirect light; pinch growing tips to encourage bushier habit
Reversion to green on variegated forms
Cause: Low light causing the plant to favour chlorophyll-rich tissue
Fix: Increase light levels and prune reverted all-green stems to redirect energy to variegated growth
Spider mites
Cause: Dry indoor air, especially in winter
Fix: Increase humidity and wipe leaves down or treat with insecticidal soap at first sign of stippling
Gear for this plant
- Coir Moss Pole, 120cm (4-Pack)Coco coir totem for climbing aroids to root into as they grow upward.
How to propagate Syngonium podophyllum 'Maria Allusion'
- Methods
- Stem cutting, Node cutting
- Difficulty
- Easy. Forgiving of missed waterings, average home humidity, and imperfect light. A solid pick for beginners or low-fuss collections.
- Time to establish
- 3-6 weeks
- True from cuttings
- Yes. Cuttings keep the cultivar's character.
- Notes
- Roots readily from stem or node cuttings in water or moist substrate, often within a few weeks. One of the easiest aroids to propagate, a good starting point for beginners.