Nephthytis triphylla
رجل البطة ( goose-foot ) · Arrowhead vine · Nephthytis · Goosefoot · American evergreen
Description
Source: leafsnapArrowhead Vine are known to have many name including arrowhead, American evergreen, five fingers and nephthytis, they are typically grown indoors as house plant as the plant begin to age it will produce vine and its advisable to plant in a hanging basket
Care Guide
💧 Water 1 to 2 times a week
Arrowhead vine requires adequate amount of water, try to keep the soil lightly moist by watering slowly to allow the soil to absorb as much water as possible, it's important to water regularly as they dont tolerant dry climate
☀️ Light
🌡️ Temperature
Arrowhead vine thrive temperatures between 60 and 75 F. (16 and 24 C.) but can tolerate a wider range. Arrowheads aren’t particular about humidity levels and can tolerate growing in high humidity.
💨 Humidity
🪴 Soil
🌱 Fertilizer
Feed your arrowhead vine once a month with liquid fertilizer throughout the spring, summer, and fall months.
🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
If the arrowhead-shaped foliage is preferred, simply cut off the climbing stems as they develop. The plant will take on a bushier appearance, with less climbing, and the leaves will remain more arrow-shaped.
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity
The arrowhead vine is very attractive in indoor settings. Unfortunately, they are toxic and their sap is harmful to both humans and pets. When dogs or cats chew into these plants, the in- soluble crystals result in severe mouth pain. It's advisable to keep the plants out of reach of pets and kids
Characteristics
- Hardiness Zone
- 10-12
- Native Area
- West Indies, Florida, Texas, Hawaii