Arrowhead Plant: Plant Profile and Care
Arrowhead Plant — Syngonium podophyllum. Arrowhead vine has triangular young leaves and a climbing growth habit. This is a general plant reference; the catalog label does not establish a named variegated cultivar.
Light and placement
NParks lists semi-shade to full shade.
Water and growing medium
The source places this species in its higher-water category. Use the condition of the growing medium to set a routine rather than converting a category into a fixed weekly interval.
Young and mature leaves differ
NParks describes deeply divided leaves on mature growth, unlike the arrow-shaped juvenile foliage. A small container plant may therefore look different as its climbing stems develop. Plan for the stem growth as well as the leaves visible when purchasing it.
Choosing the plant for your space
Compare the identity on your plant label with the botanical name above. A pot diameter identifies the container offered for sale; it does not establish the plant’s mature size or a named cultivar. Before choosing a permanent place, consider the light there, the available room and how you will check the growing medium. The source links below provide further botanical context.
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Sources
- Syngonium podophyllum — Singapore National Parks Board, accessed 2026-10-27.
Prepared by Blessed Blooms Flower Farm from the linked botanical references and our catalog. Last researched 2026-10-27.