Photo of Syngonium podophyllum foliage by Karl Gercens III

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Syngonium podophyllum

Also Known As

  • Nephthytis
  • Pink Arrowhead Plant

Plant type

perennial, vine

size

  • H: 2'
  • W: 3'

planting zones

  • 9a-11

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Syngonium podophyllum plant details

Syngonium podophyllum is a broadleaf evergreen perennial vine with green, pink, variegated and white foliage. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Syngonium podophyllum

Plant type: perennial vine
Plant family: araceae
Foliage: evergreen green, pink, variegated and white
Mature size: 0 - 3 FT - wide, 0 - 2 FT - tall
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, houseplant, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Syngonium podophyllum

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Syngonium podophyllum variegata is an easy to grow climbing aroid from South America. This variegated form has large blotches of white on the leave,s some leaves maybe totally white. This variegated form is easy to grow but seldom offered. As the plant matures the foliage can become more segmented. For Mature Leaves have the plant in a situation where it can climbAll photos are of the plant up for auction. Foliage: Arrowhead shaped leaves blotched with white Flowers: ?? Height: Climber
Large arrow-head shaped foliage is randomly shaded in pink and green. The Arrowhead Plant is like a smaller more compact version of the vine-like philodendrons and is an easily grown indoor plant. Use the colorful foliage as a spiller in mixed containers, as a groundcover, in hanging baskets, or as a small vine on a 'totem' pole.

Gardening facts about Syngonium podophyllum plant

How to Grow Syngonium podophyllum

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • pink
    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

See other plant types of Syngonium for your garden

aka Syngonium 'Gold Illusion', African Evergreen, American Evergreen, Arrowhead Vine, Five Fingers

Plant Type

Perennial, Vine, Aroid

Zones

10a-11

Size

Height: 6"-12"

Width: 9"-12"

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture - regular
Photo of Syngonium 'Gold Allusion' foliage by Avant Gardens
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Plant Type

Perennial, Vine, Aroid

Zones

9b-10b

Size

Height: 6"

Width: 15'

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture
Photo of Syngonium 'Holly M' foliage by Avant Gardens
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Plant Type

Perennial, Vine

Zones

10a-10b

Size

Height: 6"

Width: 15'

  • mostly shade - shade
  • even moisture
Photo of Syngonium 'Neon' foliage by Little Prince of Oregon
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aka Syngonium 'Maria', African Evergreen, American Evergreen, Arrowhead Vine, Five Fingers

Plant Type

Shrub, Perennial, Vine, Aroid

Zones

10a-11

Size

Height: 6"-12"

Width: 9"-12"

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture - regular
Photo of Syngonium 'Maria Allusion' foliage by Karl Gercens III
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aka Syngonium wendlandii 'Silver Goose', Silver Goose Arrowhead Plant, Silver Goosefoot

Plant Type

Perennial, Vine, Aroid

Zones

10a-12

Size

Height: 1'-5'

Width: 1'-2'

  • bright shade - shade
  • even moisture - regular
Photo of Syngonium wendlandii foliage by Brian's Botanicals
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