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Syngonium chiapense
Chiapas Arrowhead
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About
Syngonium chiapense is a lesser-known Syngonium species named for the Mexican state of Chiapas, where it grows in humid forest understory. Compared to the ubiquitous Syngonium podophyllum, it is less commonly seen in cultivation and carries a more elongated, narrower leaf shape. The plain species is solid green; its variegated selection layers irregular cream-white patterning over the same narrow leaf form.
Native Range
Mexico
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Aroid Atlas Collector Review: Syngonium chiapense (Chiapas Arrowhead) is ranked as Uncommon rarity on the market. Rating is calculated based on overall cultivation difficulty, aesthetic appeal, and search popularity among active collectors.
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Before You Buy
Species-specific things to check when evaluating a listing
- Less common than podophyllum — verify the seller's ID against reference photos, as mislabelling is common in the genus
- For the variegated form, confirm the variegation pattern matches photos
- Check stem nodes are firm and undamaged
Propagation Guide
Growing More Plants
3-6 weeks
Cultivar character is preserved through vegetative cuttings
Roots readily from stem or node cuttings in water or moist substrate, like most Syngonium species.
Care Guide
Growing Conditions
Standard well-draining houseplant mix: 60% potting compost, 25% perlite, 15% orchid bark.
Allow the top few centimetres of substrate to dry between waterings.
55-75% for best leaf size and colour.
Balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every 4 weeks during the growing season.
Every 12-18 months, or when root-bound.
Common Problems
Leggy, sparse growth
Insufficient light
Move to brighter indirect light; pinch growing tips to encourage bushier habit
Reversion to green on variegated forms
Low light
Increase light levels and prune reverted all-green growth
