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 Notes: |
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