Arrowhead Plant: Syngonium Care Guide
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Arrowhead Plant: Syngonium Care Guide

Syngonium podophyllum

Arrowhead plant care (Syngonium podophyllum): trailing houseplant with arrow-shaped leaves. Medium indirect light, well-drained soil, fast.

Characteristics

Scientific nameSyngonium podophyllum
Height30-180 cm
Sunlightluce media indiretta
Watermedia
Soilricco drenante
Toxicitytossica
Growthrapida
Temperature16 a 29 °C
Floweringrara
IrrigationWater when the top few centimetres dry out, keeping it lightly moist; reduce in winter.

The arrowhead plant (Syngonium podophyllum) is a houseplant vine with arrow-shaped leaves in green or variegated white and pink. It grows fast in medium indirect light and rich, well-drained soil, watered when the surface dries. It trails from hanging pots or climbs a support.

Flowering season

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Practical tips

Watering

Water needs: media — always check soil moisture before watering.

Position

Prefers luce media indiretta: provide the right light and rotate the plant for even growth.

Substrate

Recommended soil: ricco drenante. Refresh the substrate every 1-2 years.

Leaves

Dust the leaves with a damp cloth to support photosynthesis.

Feeding

Feed during the growing season (spring-summer) and stop in winter.

FAQ

Does the arrowhead plant climb or trail?
Both: without support the stems trail and it suits a hanging pot, but on a moss pole it climbs and the leaves grow larger and more lobed.
Is Syngonium toxic?
Yes, it contains calcium oxalates and is toxic if eaten by people and pets: keep it away from children, cats and dogs.

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