How to care for Arrowhead Plant
Syngonium podophyllum · Araceae
A fast, adaptable aroid whose arrow-shaped juvenile leaves come in green, silvery white, and pink cultivars. Young plants form a bushy mound; left alone they eventually vine and can be trained up a pole or trimmed to stay compact. It is a forgiving grower that mainly asks for consistent moisture. Water roughly every 6 days while it's growing (about every 10 in winter), give it a bright room away from the window, kept above 55°F (13°C) — average room humidity suits it.
Care at a glance
Keep lightly moist, watering when the top 1 inch (2–3 cm) dry; it wilts dramatically when thirsty but bounces back fast.
Medium to bright indirect light; pink and white cultivars need brighter spots to keep their colour, and all types burn in direct sun.
Half-strength balanced feed monthly while actively growing.
Mistakes that kill this plant
- Letting it swing between bone dry and swampy.
- Ignoring spider mites until leaves are bleached and webbed.
- Winter cold drafts that blacken the soft foliage.
Seasonal tips
- Prune hard in spring to keep the bushy shape — it regrows fast.
- Mist or boost humidity when the heating comes on.
- Watch for mites through winter; rinse foliage monthly.
Is it safe for pets?
We have Arrowhead Plant recorded as toxic to cats and dogs.
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Toxicity here is informational, not a safety guarantee. Those are our own records, compiled by following the ASPCA's published toxic and non-toxic plant lists and Pet Poison Helpline's plant poison list rather than copied from them — confirm anything that matters against the ASPCA's published lists, which this one is matched to, or with your vet. If your pet ingested this plant, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435.