Syngonium podophyllum
sin-GO-nee-um po-do-FIL-um
Common Names: Arrowhead Vine, African Evergreen, Goosefoot Vine
Family: Araceae
Origin: Mexico to Equador
Growth: Vining
Light: Bright, indirect
Foot Candles: 100 - 250
Water: Let top inch of soil dry
Humidity: 30% - 70%
Temperature: 15°C - 30°C
Soil: Regular potting mix
Container: Self-watering planter
Nutrients: 10-10-10 Monthly
Propagation: Stem cuttings
Interiorscape Use: Attractive low-maintenance foliage
Common Pests: Mealybugs, Aphids, Spider Mites, Scale, Thrips.
Common Issues: Dry air can brown the leaves.
Comments: A low maintenance plant that comes in a variety of colours. Can be grown as a trailing plant or trained up a totem. Syngonium is synonymous with Nepthytis. Often mistaken for Caladium.
Toxicity: Ingestion of large quantities may cause oral irritation, pain and swelling of mouth, tongue, and lips, excessive drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing.
