Arrowhead Plant
Syngonium podophyllum
A popular tropical vine featuring distinctive arrowhead-shaped leaves that transition from juvenile hastate forms to deeply lobed adult leaves as the plant climbs.
- Light
- Bright, indirect light for 6 to 8 hours daily; protect from harsh direct afternoon sun which can scorch the leaves.
- Water
- Water when the top 1 to 2 inches of soil feel dry to the touch. Reduce frequency slightly during cooler winter months.
- Growth
- Trailing or climbing evergreen perennial vine. Indoors, it reaches lengths or heights of 3 to 6 feet unless pruned back.
Care instructions
Provide bright, indirect sunlight, watering thoroughly when the top two inches of soil dry out, and maintain high humidity with a well-draining potting mix.
Growing details
Sunlight
Bright, indirect light for 6 to 8 hours daily; protect from harsh direct afternoon sun which can scorch the leaves.
Watering
Water when the top 1 to 2 inches of soil feel dry to the touch. Reduce frequency slightly during cooler winter months.
Soil
Rich, porous potting soil with excellent drainage, ideally with a slightly acidic to neutral pH range of 5.5 to 6.5.
Hardiness zone
USDA zones 10 through 12; typically grown as an indoor houseplant in cooler climates.
Growth habit
Trailing or climbing evergreen perennial vine. Indoors, it reaches lengths or heights of 3 to 6 feet unless pruned back.
Bloom season
Rarely blooms indoors; when mature, produces greenish-white spathe and spadix flowers, typically in the summer months.
Propagation
Easily propagated through stem cuttings placed in water or directly into moist potting mix, ensuring each cutting includes at least one node.
Common pests & issues
Prone to spider mites and mealybugs if humidity is too low. Yellowing leaves usually indicate overwatering or poor drainage.
Similar species
Philodendron species and Epipremnum aureum, which can be distinguished by different juvenile leaf shapes and stem node characteristics.