Artificial Synogonium Nephthytis ~45cm

Artificial Syngonium (Nephthytis) — 45cm

Arrowhead-shaped leaves in variegated cream and green, held on a compact plant at 45cm — genuinely useful scale for a desk, shelf or side table where a full floor plant would overwhelm the space. The variegation pattern gives it more visual interest than a plain green tabletop plant, without being as dramatic or attention-seeking as a large-leaf statement piece.

Syngonium or Nephthytis? A Note on the Name

Worth clarifying, since this is a genuinely confused pair of names in the plant trade. Syngonium podophyllum — the arrowhead vine, native to Central and South America — is the plant most commonly sold under this description: arrowhead-shaped leaves, often variegated, that mature into a climbing or trailing vine. Nephthytis is a separate, related genus native to tropical West Africa, with similarly shaped arrowhead leaves growing from a rhizome rather than a vine.

The two are frequently sold under each other’s name because the young, compact form of Syngonium looks very similar to Nephthytis — both are aroids with the same basic leaf shape, and the difference is mostly in mature growth habit rather than the young foliage most people actually see. If you’re comparing listings and the name seems inconsistent between sellers, that’s why.

Why Artificial Works Well for This Plant

Real Syngonium is an easy-going plant in principle, but it’s also an aroid — meaning it’s mildly toxic to cats and dogs if chewed, and it wants consistently moist (not soggy) soil to avoid the yellowing and leaf drop it’s prone to when watering is inconsistent. In an office or a household with pets, those are two genuine reasons to prefer the artificial version, which reproduces the same variegated leaf pattern with neither risk.

Construction & Detail

• Individually formed leaves with moulded veining and printed variegation
• Wire-cored stems allowing leaves to be angled for a fuller, more natural spread
• Matte foliage finish
• Round black pot base

Where It Works

• Desks and workstations — colourful without being distracting
• Shelves and consoles — a compact accent among books or décor
• Reception counters — low-maintenance colour at close range
• Clinics and childcare — no soil, no toxicity risk, no watering rounds for staff

Care

Wipe the leaves with a soft dry cloth every few weeks. Kept indoors, expect years of service with no colour change.

Corporate & Bulk Supply

Craftway Floral has supplied artificial greenery to Singapore businesses since 1990. We handle multi-unit orders and on-site installation.

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