Plant profile
Syngonium
Syngonium podophyllum
Arrowhead vine with attractive foliage that grows well in pots or hanging planters.
Care snapshot
Light
Medium light
Water
Every 5-7 days
Difficulty
Easy
Growth
Fast
Space
Medium space, up to 150 cm
Typical cost
₹120-300
Why it works
Good fit notes
Attractive arrowhead leaves
Care tip: Bright indirect light, pinch tips for bushier growth
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Best for
Household fit
Safe enough for this home?
Syngonium contains oxalate raphides and should be treated as toxic/irritant if chewed or if sap contacts skin/eyes.
Keep vines away from pets and children; wash hands after pruning.
Placement
Where it works best
India climate
What to watch
Buying check
Before you bring it home
Look for
- Choose compact rooted plants with several nodes.
- Confirm cultivar color under normal light, not edited seller photos.
Avoid
- Unrooted cuttings sold as established
- Rotting crown
- Spider mites or mealybugs
- Sun-scorched pale leaves
Plant personality
Useful traits
Juvenile Syngonium leaves are arrow-shaped and can change shape as the plant matures.
Stem cuttings root readily from nodes.
The sap and chewed tissues are irritating because of oxalate raphides.
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