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'Three Kings' syngonium guide
Syngonium podophyllum 'Three Kings', also called Three Kings, marbled syngonium
Published 2026-11-08
Quick care
- Light
- Bright indirect
- Water
- When the top 2 to 3 cm (1 in) of soil is dry
- Humidity
- Average room air is fine. More helps.
- Temperature
- 16 to 27°C (60 to 80°F). Keep above 13°C (55°F).
- Soil
- Well-draining houseplant mix with bark or perlite
- Feeding
- Half-strength fertilizer monthly in spring and summer
- Pets
- Toxic to cats and dogs. Chewing causes mouth pain and drooling.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Mature size
- 30 to 60 cm (1 to 2 ft) as a bush. Vines climb 1 to 2 m (3 to 6 ft).
- Propagation
- Stem cuttings with a node, rooted in water or soil
- Where to buy
- Plant shops
This page covers what makes 'Three Kings' syngonium different. For light, water, soil, pests, and the rest, read the arrowhead plant care guide.
What it is
‘Three Kings’ is a syngonium with arrow-shaped leaves marbled in cream, pale green, and green. The pattern runs across the whole leaf, like ‘Marble Queen’ pothos. It is more stable than ‘Albo Variegatum’ and less likely to revert.
How to tell it apart
| Plant | Leaves | The tell |
|---|---|---|
| ‘Three Kings’ | Marbled cream and green all over | Fine marbling, no big blocks |
| ‘Albo Variegatum’ syngonium | Bright white blocks | Pure white sections |
| ‘White Butterfly’ syngonium | Pale center, green edges | Even pale center |
Care differences
The marbling stays crisp in bright indirect light. In low light, new leaves come in greener.
Grow it from a cutting
Cut below a node from a well-marbled vine. Root in water or moist soil. Roots form in one to two weeks.
Buying it
‘Three Kings’ is sold at plant shops and some garden centers. Look for even marbling on new leaves.