Annual – Arrowhead Plant

Arrowhead Plant 

Botanical name: syngonium podophyllum 

Beginner friendly?: yes 

Average size at maturity: can reach 3-6 ft in height with a spread of 1-2 ft in tropical or indoor environments

Hardy zone: zones 10-13 

Foliage color: green, yellow, white 

Flower color: summer 

Bloom time: green, yellow, white

Growth rate: can grow 1-2 ft per year in tropical or indoor environments

Pruning instructions: deadhead withered foliage and prune to maintain desired shape and size as needed 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings in the spring and summer months 

Landscape use: shade garden, borders, container plant, patio plant, groundcover 

Special features: disease resistant, shade tolerant, heat tolerant 

Light needs: less than 2 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: keep soil consistently damp but not soaked 

Fertilizing instructions : use an organic slow-release fertilizer at the time of planting and again once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring 

Best type of soil: sand, loam 

Companion plants: ferns, philodendrons, zz plant

Toxicity level: toxic for humans and pets if ingested 

Invasive species: no