Botanical Name: Syngonium podophyllum
Common Name: Arrowhead Plant, Nephthytis
Type of Plant: monocot: houseplant
Character evergreen
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape trailing, semi-vining plant with stems which root at the nodes, foliage held upright
Height to 2' (10')
Spread 3-4'
Growth Rate moderate
 
Environment:
Exposure in/outdoor outdoors in shade - indoors takes north or east exposure
Soil average potting soil
Hardiness tender to frost outdoors - very durable indoors
 
Morphology:
Leaves juvenile leaves simple, hastate to 4" long; adult leaves 5-7 segments, separated, middle segment lanceolate to 6" long, rest 1" long
Flowers spathe to 4" long – spike inside – whitish green
Fruit brownish berry
 
Propagation:
stem cuttings, mallet cuttings
 
Usage:
used as a hanging plant, climbing "totem poles", sometimes in dish gardens or terraria
 
Landscape Care:
Watering takes regular watering – don't allow to dry out
Fertilizing 1/2 strength 2x per month
Pruning head back to force bushiness and stimulate growth
Pests/Diseases aphids, mealybug
Special Conditions/Other none
 
Origin: Mexico/Panama
Family: Araceae

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