Arrowhead plant
Syngonium podophyllum · Arrowhead vines · Arum family
Also known as: Arrowhead Vine · Goosefoot Plant
Easy50–150cmNot pet-safe
Arrowhead plant care at a glance
Arrowhead plant (Syngonium podophyllum) needs a moderate amount of water and prefers to grow in partial shade. Ideal temperature: 15–? °C.
- Water need
- Medium
- Light
- Partial shade
- Soil moisture
- Moist
- Nutrients
- Medium
- Ideal temperature
- 15–? °C
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests, Diseases & Toxicity on Arrowhead plant
Possible pests on Arrowhead plant include Spider mites, Mealybugs, Aphids and Thrips. A common disease is Root rot. Also possible: Bacterial leaf spot and Bacterial soft rot. Arrowhead plant is toxic to cats, dogs and humans.
Pest
- Spider mites Medium
- Mealybugs Medium
- Aphids Low
- Thrips Low
Disease
- Root rot High
- Bacterial leaf spot Medium
- Bacterial soft rot Medium
Toxicity
- Insoluble calcium oxalates Medium
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Frequently asked questions about Arrowhead plant
- Which pests affect Arrowhead plant?
- Possible pests on Arrowhead plant include Spider mites, Mealybugs, Aphids and Thrips.
- Which diseases affect Arrowhead plant?
- A common disease is Root rot. Also possible: Bacterial leaf spot and Bacterial soft rot.
- Is Arrowhead plant toxic to cats and dogs?
- Arrowhead plant is toxic to cats, dogs and humans.
- How much water does Arrowhead plant need?
- Arrowhead plant has a moderate water requirement.
- What light does Arrowhead plant need?
- Arrowhead plant prefers to grow in partial shade.
- Is Arrowhead plant frost-hardy?
- Arrowhead plant is not frost-hardy. Its lower limit is around 15 °C.