Syngonium erythrophyllum
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Syngonium erythrophyllum

Red Arrow

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: moderate Light: partial_sun Toxicity: low
Water every
5 days
Temperature
20–37 °C
Soil pH
5–6
Hardiness
Zone 10–12
Click count
352
Observations
23

Description

Source: leafsnap

Evergreen climber that is sparsely branched. Leaves are heart-shaped and made up of elliptic leaflets that are light green when juvenile, maturing to dark green above, purplish beneath.

Care Guide

💧 Water Every 3-7 days

The Arrowhead Vine originates from the humid tropical rainforests and thrives in environments with similar moisture levels. It prefers consistent humidity and is moderately tolerant to drought. To keep it healthy, it should be watered weekly and regularly misted. These care practices make the Arrowhead Vine a popular choice for an indoor ornamental plant.

Suggested frequency: Every 3-7 days
☀️ Light Partial sun

The arrowhead vine occurs naturally in habitats such as forest understories or rocky areas, where it grows in natural shade. It prefers partial sun but can adapt to full sun or full shade, highlighting its versatile, hardy nature.

Ideal: Partial sun
🌡️ Temperature 20–37.8°C

The Arrowhead vine comes from tropical areas, where the climate is generally warm and humid. Consequently, it is adapted to high temperatures and moisture. It is sensitive to abrupt temperature changes and prefers a steady temperature, so indoor temperature swings should be avoided. It typically does not tolerate cold and needs warmer conditions to grow. If the surrounding temperature falls too low, the plant may stop growing or even die.

Ideal temperature: 20–37.8°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 5-6
Soil pH: 5-6
🌱 Fertilizer

The best time to fertilize an Arrowhead vine is in early spring as it comes out of dormancy. This encourages overall growth and supports flower development. Fertilization improves the foliage, stems, and branches, while encouraging larger, more vibrant, and longer-lasting flowers. It also helps transfer nutrients from the roots to the flowers and enhances the plant's health and resistance to disease.

🪴 Pot & Repot Once a year

Repot the Arrowhead vine in spring or summer once it’s warm enough, choosing a slightly larger pot with good drainage. Water thoroughly after repotting and place it in bright, indirect light. Consider adding a moss pole for support as the plant grows.

Suggested frequency: Once a year
✂️ Pruning

Prune your arrowhead vine during its active growth periods in the spring and summer. Avoid pruning in the winter unless you need to remove unhealthy parts. To encourage dense growth, trim back the long or older climbing stems to promote the development of new sprouts.

🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Vine
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Syngonium
Family
Araceae
Hardiness Zone
11
Mature Height
2.44 m to 3.66 m
Mature Spread
30 cm to 49 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
White
Flower Size
5.08 cm to 7.62 cm
Bloom Time
Summer, Early fall
Planting Time
Spring, Summer
Harvest Time
Late summer, Fall
Native Area
Colombia, Panama

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Common Names (1)

en Red Arrow