Description
Common Name | Arrowhead plant, arrowhead vine, Arrowhead philodendron. |
Maximum Reachable Height | Up to 60 centimetres |
Flower Colour | Creamy-White. |
Bloom Time | Rarely blooms. |
Difficulty Level | Easy |
Planting And Care
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Sunlight
- Natural indirect/artificial bright light is ideal for Syngonium plant growth.
Soil
- The soil should be well-drained and fertile, rich in organic content.
Watering
- Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
- Apply 1 cup (Approx. 50 ml) water when the topsoil (1-2 inch) in the pot feels dry to touch.
- Apply water probably in the morning or evening time.
- Do not overwater the plant.
- As a rule of thumb, water the plant thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.
Application of Fertilizer
- Before application of fertilizer loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture.
- During the main growing season (Feb to May, July to Sep) feed the plant with organic fertilizer once a month.
- Apply water immediately after application of fertilizer.
Plant Protection
- Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and discard them away from the plants.
- For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.
Don’ts
- Do not overwater the plant especially when the pot does not have drainage holes.
- keep away from the AC Vents.
Syngonium Green Care
Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location:
- Keep the plant in Natural indirect /Artificial bright Light.
- Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
- apply 1 cup (Approx. 50 ml) water when top-soil (1-2 inches) feels dry to touch.
- Do not re-pot for min. 2 weeks after receiving it.
Key requirements to keep the plant healthy:
Sunlight | Natural indirect/artificial bright light. |
Watering | Apply 1 cup (Approx. 50 ml) water when the topsoil (1-2 inch) in the pot feels dry to touch. |
Soil | Soil should be well-drained and fertile, rich in organic content. |
Temperature | 18 to 30 degree Celsius |
Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer once a month. |
Syngonium Green Special Feature
Excellent air purifier plant according to NASA.
Syngonium Green Uses
- Used as an ornamental houseplant for its beautiful foliage
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