Syngonium

Syngonium aka Arrowhead vine. These cute and colorful foliage plants are a great starter plant. Syngonium are a vine plant which do very well on poles/ trellis forms. Certain varieties of Arrowhead vine can grow quite large and try to turn your house into a jungle. You will regularly prune them to keep them at bay and to make new babies!

Light -  

Indirect bright light  - north/east-facing windows or shaded south- and west-facing ones, or a few feet back from a unshaded south- or west-facing window.

Low Light Tolerant - north/east-facing windows and do well with grow lights if you are in a really low light area.

  • Either closer to the window to absorb more indirect bright light but up to 6 ft away as long as you can still cast a shadow in the location will provide enough light. Keep an eye on how its being watered in these different locations. 

Temperature & Humidity: 

Tropical plants do best in a humid and slightly warm environment. They thrive best above 65 degrees Fahrenheit, and they love a light misting of water.

  • If your plant gets too dry, it may begin to develop brown tips on its leaves. In the event that this happens, placing it next to a humidifier will help avoid further damage to the leaves. 

  • If your Arrowhead vine gets too cold, it may suffer from shock and may even die. Ensure that you are placing this plant away from any drafty windows or A/C vents that could blow cold air onto your plant. 

Water: 

Water well. Check every 10-14 days.

ensuring all excess water drains and plant is not sitting in any excess water. (Always recommend pots with drainage holes and saucers)

  • Arrowhead vine do not need to be watered frequent and it is a plant that can go slightly dry between waterings especially if your Arrowhead vine is hanging out in the lower light areas. 

  • Overwatering - can cause your plant to die, and wilted or soft leaves that have yellowed are often a sign of overwatering. It is preferable to keep your soil slightly moist, letting it dry out in between waterings and if in doubt let it dry out! Many different factors can change your watering schedule.

  • Sunlight and seasons affect how quickly a plant will drink water and you just adapt to those changes. That’s what makes it fun! 

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