Syngonium podophyllum

Arrowhead Plant

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Tropical climbing aroid with arrow-shaped juvenile leaves. Versatile indoor vine tolerant of low light, adding lush greenery to home environments easily and quickly.
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Plant Details

Common Name Arrowhead Plant
Family Araceae
Genus Syngonium
Species Podophyllum
Origin Central America / Mexico
Blooming Rarely flowers indoors, small spathe and spadix in summer
Leaf Color Green with white or pink variegation
Sunlight Shade / Half-shade
Category Indoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining peat mix with perlite and orchid bark

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Watering

Keep soil moist but not waterlogged, allow top inch to dry between waterings

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light only, direct sun causes leaf scorching

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Fertilization

Apply diluted balanced fertilizer monthly during growing season (Spring/Summer)

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Pruning

Trim leggy stems and remove yellow leaves to encourage bushy growth

Pest Control Aphid Mealybug Scale Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
59° – 81°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
600 – 12000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
800 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 55%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1200
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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