Genus of 33 species of evergreen, root climbers from woodland in tropical Central and South America. Syngonium is very attractive climbing plant. An unusual feature oh the Goosefoot Plant is the dramatic change in leaf shape which takes place as the plant gets older. The young leaves are arrow-shaped and borne on erect stalks. At this stage the variegation is boldest and brightest. With age the stems acquire a climbing habit and need support - at the same time the leaves become 3- or 5-lobed or pedate.