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Arrowhead Plant

Syngonium podophyllum

Also known as: Syngonium, Goosefoot Plant

⚠ïļ Toxic to petsAraceaeVery easy to propagate

A complete guide to growing and propagating Arrowhead Plant: its care needs, how to take cuttings and root them, how long propagation takes, and how to fix the most common problems.

Arrowhead Plant care at a glance

☀ïļ Light
Medium to bright indirect light.
💧 Water
Let the top inch dry between waterings.
ðŸŠī Soil
Well-draining aroid mix.
ðŸ’Ļ Humidity
Average to high humidity.
ðŸū Toxicity
Toxic to cats and dogs (calcium oxalates).

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How to propagate Arrowhead Plant

Stem cuttings in water

Difficulty: Very easyTimeline: Roots in 2-3 weeks.
  1. Cut a vine below a node with an aerial root if possible.
  2. Place the node in water in bright, indirect light.
  3. Pot up at 2-3 inches of roots.

Common Arrowhead Plant problems & fixes

Leggy vining

Mature plants vine; trellis them or prune to keep bushy.

Yellow leaves

Overwatering. Let soil dry more.

Faded color

Too much or too little light. Adjust to bright indirect light.

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Toxicity notes are a general guide based on ASPCA-style classifications — if a pet ingests any houseplant, contact your vet. Care needs vary with your home's conditions.