Plant Care
Arrowhead Plant
A practical guide to regular green arrowhead plants, from changing leaf shapes to choosing light, checking soil, and supporting a climbing vine.
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Arrowhead Plant Care
Arrowhead Plant, Syngonium podophyllum, is a tropical vine with green, arrow-shaped leaves that mature into a climbing habit. Give it bright, indirect light, lightly moist soil, warmth, and a choice of climbing or trailing.
- Light
Give it bright, indirect light. Green varieties tolerate some shade, while pale or colorful varieties hold their pattern better in brighter filtered light. Protect every variety from strong afternoon sun.
- Water
Water when the top inch of mix feels dry. Soak the mix, then let the extra water drain away. Reduce watering when growth slows in winter.
- Soil
Use a loose, well-drained houseplant mix. Add perlite and fine orchid bark to keep air around the roots. Always use a pot with a drainage hole.
- Temperature
Keep it warm and away from cold drafts. Normal indoor temperatures suit it well, and temperatures above 60°F support steady growth.
- Humidity
Moderate to high humidity helps new leaves open without dry edges. A humidifier or grouped plants can help in a dry room. Keep gentle air moving around the foliage.
- Common issues
Brown tips usually come from dry air, inconsistent watering, or mineral buildup. Yellow leaves and soft stems point to excess moisture. Long gaps between leaves mean the plant needs more light. Watch for aphids, mealybugs, scale, spider mites, bacterial leaf spot, and soft rot.
Care steps
- Set it in bright, indirect light.
- Water when the top inch of mix feels dry.
- Let the pot drain completely after watering.
- Turn the pot a quarter turn each week.
- Add a support when the stems begin to vine.
- After steady growth begins, root a stem cutting with at least one node.
Care Photos
What to Look For
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