No plant collection is complete without the much-loved arrowhead plant. With its elegant heart- or arrow-shaped leaves and colorful variegation, this vigorous, can thrive in a variety of light conditions, making it great for where some other plants can't grow.
- Botanical Name: Syngonium podophyllum
- Common Name: Arrowhead plant, arrowhead vine, goosefoot, American evergreen, nephthytis
- Plant Type: Evergreen perennial vine
- Mature Size: 3 to 6 feet tall, 1 to 2 feet wide
- Sun Exposure: Low to bright, indirect light
- Soil Type: Well-draining soil that holds moisture
Similar to its cousin, the philodendron, arrowhead plants are typically easygoing houseplants that require basic care. Water your plant deeply when the soil begins to dry out. Check the soil's moisture level before watering, as this plant needs less water during its winter dormancy than it does during the spring and summer growing seasons.
While young arrowhead plants tend to have a bushy, upright growth habit, the stems will begin to as they grow longer with larger leaves. To maintain its lush, full look, keep the plant pinched or pruned back to the size you prefer during the summer.
