Syngonium podophyllum Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Arrowhead vine, or Syngonium podophyllum, is a fast-growing vine. It has an arrowhead shape and varies in color with age. Arrowhead vines prefer bright, indirect sunlight and warm, humid conditions. Unfortunately, they are poisonous to cats, dogs, and horses.
Common Name |
Arrowhead Plant, Arrowhead Vine
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Plant Type
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Shrubs
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Syngonium podophyllum
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Genus
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Syngonium
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Family
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Araceae
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Order
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Alismatales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Syngonium podophyllum Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Syngonium podophyllum.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Syngonium podophyllum needs water once every
7 days in 0.9
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Syngonium podophyllum needs about 0.225 L per 7 days. |
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Syngonium podophyllum Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Syngonium podophyllum to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
60°F
to 85°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
Syngonium podophyllum prefers High humidity levels, between 60% and 70%. |
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Syngonium podophyllum Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Syngonium podophyllum. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Syngonium podophyllum plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
loam
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Soil Drainage
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Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
neutral
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Syngonium podophyllum Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Syngonium podophyllum plant. |
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Maximum Height |
72 Inches or
2 meters
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Spread |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Celadon
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Characteristics |
Plant of Merit
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Syngonium podophyllum toxic to pets? |
Yes
Syngonium podophyllum is also toxic to dogs |
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Garden Style |
Patio And Containers
Hanging Baskets
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Syngonium podophyllum Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Syngonium podophyllum, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
root division
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
autumn
winter
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Syngonium podophyllum Native Region |
Find out where the Syngonium podophyllum plant originated. |
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Country |
Mexico
South America
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