African evergreen

African evergreen

Syngonium podophyllum

Syngonium
Araceae
Tropical Plants
Zone 59
💨 Air-Purifying
🌱 Beginner Friendly
🏠 Indoor

Arrowhead plant is an excellent beginner houseplant that adapts well to various light conditions and forgives occasional watering mistakes. The leaves change shape as the plant matures, starting arrow-shaped and developing lobes with age. Provide a moss pole or trellis for climbing support, or let it trail from a hanging basket.

Toxicity Warning

Known to be toxic to dogs, cats, horses.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Low

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Mature Height

120″ – 240″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

36

Watering Schedule

Every 7-10 Days • Water When Top Inch Of Soil Feels Dry, Water Until Drainage Occurs

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Temperature

-10°90°F

Mature Spread

up to 120

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Medium

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Bahamas
Bangladesh
Belize
Bolivia
Borneo
Brazil North
Brazil Northeast
Brazil South
Brazil Southeast
Brazil West-Central
Caroline Is.
Cayman Is.
Colombia
Comoros
Costa Rica
Cuba
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
El Salvador
Florida
Safety & Use
Toxic to dogs
Toxic to cats
Toxic to horses

Sources

Data: trefle, aspca

Image: trefle.io — Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − Meneerke bloem (cc-by-sa)

Hardiness Zones
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