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Arrowhead Plant Plant Care
Syngonium podophyllum Schott
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Syngonium podophyllum is a climbing or trailing plant with arrowhead-shaped leaves that are usually green but can also have variegated patterns. It is a popular houseplant known for its easy care and ability to adapt to various light conditions.
Every 7–10 days
Bright indirect
65–85°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Arrowhead Plant?
Water Arrowhead Plant every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect light. It prefers temperatures of 65–85°F (18–29°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 7 months during the growing season. The ASPCA lists it as toxic to cats and dogs, so keep it out of reach of pets.
What Is the Arrowhead Plant?
Arrowhead Plant (Syngonium podophyllum) belongs to the Araceae family within the Syngonium genus. Arrowhead Plant is native to Mexico, Ecuador. Arrowhead Plant is also known as Arrowhead Vine, Goosefoot Plant, African Evergreen.
Arrowhead Plant displays a climbing, trailing growth habit, reaching up to 3 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Arrowhead Plant produces green to greenish white.
Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Arrowhead Plant?
Syngonium podophyllum requires watering every 7–10 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Arrowhead Plant Need?
Arrowhead Plant thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Arrowhead Plant in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Arrowhead Plant Prefer?
Syngonium podophyllum grows best at temperatures of 65–85°F. Arrowhead Plant prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
65–85°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Arrowhead Plant?
Well-draining potting mix. Good drainage is essential for Arrowhead Plant to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Arrowhead Plant?
Feed Arrowhead Plant every 7 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 7 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Arrowhead Plant?
Repot annually in spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Arrowhead Plant?
Arrowhead Plant can be propagated through stem cuttings in water or soil.
Is the Arrowhead Plant Toxic to Pets and Children?
Toxic to cats and dogs
Source: ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center plant list. View the ASPCA entry
Toxic
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Arrowhead Plant?
Arrowhead Plant is susceptible to spider mites, aphids, mealybugs. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Arrowhead Plant Need?
Arrowhead Plant grows outdoors in USDA Zone 10b – 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 10b. Arrowhead Plant is native to Mexico, Ecuador. In cooler regions, grow Arrowhead Plant as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 10b – 13b
Keep exploring plants
Arrowhead Plant is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Syngonium genus — compare its care with other Syngonium species on PlantoScan.
Syngonium is part of the Araceae plant family — browse all Araceae genera and species.
Arrowhead Plant thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Syngonium podophyllum Schott, family Araceae (first published in Bot. Zeitung (Berlin) 9: 85 (1851)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record, Wikidata.
- Pet toxicity: The ASPCA lists Arrowhead Plant as toxic to cats and dogs. Source: ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List.
- Photo: AI-generated illustration (labelled on the image).
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 10b – 13b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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