Bold, patterned, and endlessly captivating, Syngonium ‘Batik’ brings a touch of tropical artistry into any home. Its arrow-shaped leaves feature a striking marbled pattern of soft green, cream, and pale pink, giving the plant a dynamic, hand-painted look that feels both natural and artistic. With its graceful, trailing or climbing habit, it adds depth and texture to shelves, plant stands, or hanging baskets.
What It Looks Like
Arrow-shaped leaves with cream, pale pink, and green marbled patterns
Glossy, slightly waxy foliage
Trailing or climbing growth habit
Compact to medium-sized, perfect for indoor display
The Batik pattern gives each leaf a unique, hand-crafted appearance—no two leaves are exactly alike.
Care Guide
Syngonium Batik is easy-going and adaptable, perfect for beginner and experienced plant owners alike.
Light
Bright, indirect light brings out the best leaf colours
Can tolerate medium light, but colours may fade
Avoid harsh direct sunlight
Water
Water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry
Likes evenly moist soil but never soggy
Reduce watering in winter
Soil
Well-draining, fertile mix
Aroid mix or standard potting soil with perlite works well
Humidity & Temperature
Prefers moderate to high humidity
Thrives in warm, indoor conditions
Avoid cold drafts and sudden temperature drops
Pet Safe & Reptile Safe
Not pet-safe
Syngonium contains calcium oxalate crystals
Toxic to cats, dogs, and small animals if ingested
Can cause mouth irritation, drooling, or digestive upset
Reptile safety:
Not recommended for terrariums or enclosures
Keep out of reach of pets and small animals.
Quick Care Tips
Bright indirect light keeps leaf patterns vibrant
Trim occasionally to maintain shape and encourage bushy growth
Allow soil to partially dry between waterings
Provide a moss pole or support for climbing
Rotate plant for even growth
Troubleshooting
Yellowing leaves
→ Overwatering or poor drainage
→ Allow soil to dry slightly and improve airflow
Brown tips
→ Low humidity or inconsistent watering
→ Increase humidity and water evenly
Leggy growth
→ Low light
→ Move to brighter indirect location
Loss of colour or pattern
→ Insufficient light
→ Increase bright indirect light
