Syngonium podophyllum var. podophyllum
Syngonium podophyllum var. podophyllum var. podophyllum
var. podophyllum
Syngonium
Araceae
Tropical Plants
Zone 5–9
🐾 Pet-Safe
💨 Air-Purifying
🌱 Beginner Friendly
🏠 Indoor
Arrowhead plants are excellent beginner houseplants that adapt well to various light conditions. They prefer consistently moist but not soggy soil and will climb or trail as they mature. Regular pruning encourages bushier growth and prevents the plant from becoming too leggy.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
120″ – 240″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
18″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water When Top Inch Of Soil Is Dry, Allowing Excess To Drain
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
Sources
Data: trefle
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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