Syngonium podophyllum
Common name: Arrowhead plant · Arrowhead vine · Goosefoot
Syngonium podophyllum is a fast-growing aroid native to tropical rainforests from Mexico to Brazil. Its leaves start out arrow-shaped and become lobed as the plant matures and begins to climb. It is a forgiving, adaptable houseplant available in many variegated cultivars.
Care summary
Sun
Medium to bright indirect light
Water
Keep lightly moist; let top dry slightly
Soil
Rich, well-draining potting mix
Hardiness
Zones 10–12
Mature height
Vines up to 1.8 m (6 ft)
Pet safe
Toxic if ingested
Difficulty
Easy
Propagation
Stem cuttings root very easily. Take a cutting with at least one node and a leaf, place it in water or moist potting mix, and roots typically appear within a few weeks.
Fun facts
- Leaf shape changes dramatically as the plant matures, from arrows to lobed 'goosefoot' forms.
- Juvenile leaves are the classic arrowhead shape most people recognize.
- It can be grown as a compact bush, a climber, or a trailing plant.
- Pink, white, and cream variegated cultivars are widely available.