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Syngonium podophyllum 'Three Kings'

Three Kings Syngonium

LightHigh
LightMedium to bright indirect light
HumidityMedium
HumidityAverage household humidity
TemperatureWarm
Temperature16-27°C
SizeMedium
SizeCompact when young; trailing vines to 1-2m if allowed to climb
Growth RateMedium
Growth RateModerate
DifficultyEasy
DifficultyForgiving of missed waterings, average home humidity, and imperfect light. A solid pick for beginners or low-fuss collections.
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Part of the Syngonium podophyllum familyVariegatedNamed tricolour selection of Syngonium podophyllum.

7cm Target Price

£11.00

VerifiedBased on 3 or more recorded UK sales.

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7cm Target Price

Base

£11.00

VerifiedBased on 3 or more recorded UK sales.

Calculated from recent online auction sales and retail shop prices

About this target price: The figure above is the current market rate for an established 7cm whole pot specimen. Other sizes show their own recorded sale price where enough recent sales exist, or an estimate calculated proportionally from this one otherwise.
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Other colour-form prices

Tricolour £13Pink £6Albo Full-Moon £14
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£19
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£14
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£7
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£10
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£14
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£6
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Botanical leaf study of Syngonium podophyllum 'Three Kings'Current

Three Kings

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£11
DescriptionMarketForms & CultivarsPropagationCare GuideIn the Wild

Syngonium podophyllum 'Three Kings' Morphology

leaf ShapeArrow-shaped (sagittateArrowhead-shaped leaves, with pointed lobes at the base pointing downwards.) when juvenile, deeply lobed when mature
leaf Length10-20 cm
leaf Width8-15 cm
petiole ColorGreen
venationPinnateVeins or lobes arranged like a feather, branching out symmetrically on both sides of a single main central vein.
textureGlossy, semi-waxy
variegationTricolour banding of deep green, cream, and pale mid-green across the leaf blade
growth HabitBushy juvenile, climbing/trailing mature

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 it a forgiving choice for collectors wanting more colour without stepping up to a genuinely demanding species.

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Syngonium podophyllum 'Three Kings' Sold Prices & Live Market

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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.

Methods
Stem cuttingNode cutting
Propagation 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

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.

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.

Fertilising

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

Problem

Leggy, sparse growth

Cause

Insufficient light

Fix

Move to a brighter spot with indirect light; pinch growing tips to encourage bushier habit

Problem

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

Problem

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

Field Reference

In the Wild

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