Syngonium Pink Splash

PLANT INFO

The Pink Splash Plant is a charming houseplant, easily identifiable by its arrow-shaped leaves, with a pointed front end and a broader, lobed stem end. Part of the Arcae family – more commonly known as Arrowheads, this fast-growing species is native to Brazil, Bolivia, Mexico, Ecuador, and the West Indies, with deep green leaves and a paint-like pink “splash,” hence the name. These spots are known as variegation, meaning some of the plant cells have less chlorophyll and therefore the whole leaf is not solid green, but rather exhibits a pattern or variation in color. The Arrowhead family has a wide range of variegation types, and in fact there are over two dozen varieties of Syngonium variegation. 

While the coloration of a Pink Splash is distinctive and unique among Syngoniums, it still maintains its  ability to purify air, a quality the Arrowhead family is known for. In fact, a 2013 study found that Syngoniums can pull both benzene and formaldehyde from the air, two of the most common volatile organic compounds (VOCs) found in households. With these helpful qualities, not only is the Pink Splash a visibly appealing plant, it is also incredibly functional and a great addition to any plant collection.