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Syngonium podophyllum 'Three Kings'
Three Kings Syngonium
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Estimated value
~£12
7cm Plant
Syngonium podophyllum 'Three Kings' Morphology
About Syngonium podophyllum 'Three Kings'
Three Kings is a tricolour selection of the ordinary Arrowhead Plant, carrying bands of deep green, cream, and a paler mid-green across each arrow-shaped leaf rather than the plain solid green of the species. It shares the same easy care, fast growth, and bushy-to-climbing habit as plain podophyllum, making a striking but still forgiving choice for collectors wanting more colour without stepping up to a genuinely demanding species.
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Before You Buy
Shared checklist for Syngonium podophyllum and its cultivated forms
- 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
Propagation Guide
How to Propagate Syngonium podophyllum 'Three Kings'
Shared across every form of Syngonium podophyllum — see this form's own Morphology for variegation-specific propagation notes.
3-6 weeks
Cultivar character is preserved through vegetative cuttings
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.
Care Guide
Syngonium podophyllum 'Three Kings' Care Guide & Growing Conditions
General care shared across all forms of Syngonium podophyllum — cultivated forms may need brighter light or higher humidity than the plain species; check this form's Quick Facts above.
Standard well-draining houseplant mix: 60% potting compost, 25% perlite, 15% orchid bark.
Allow the top few centimetres of substrate to dry between waterings. Tolerant of some inconsistency, though variegated forms prefer more even moisture.
Tolerates average household humidity well; higher humidity encourages larger, glossier leaves but is not essential.
Balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every 4 weeks during the growing season.
Every 12-18 months, or when the plant becomes noticeably root-bound.
Common Problems
Leggy, sparse growth
Insufficient light
Move to a brighter spot with indirect light; pinch growing tips to encourage bushier habit
Reversion to green on variegated forms
Low light causing the plant to favour chlorophyll-rich tissue
Increase light levels and prune reverted all-green stems to redirect energy to variegated growth
Spider mites
Dry indoor air, especially in winter
Increase humidity and wipe leaves down or treat with insecticidal soap at first sign of stippling
