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Syngonium podophyllum

Syngonium podophyllum

Arrowhead Plant
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RegnoPlantae
SottoregnoTracheobionta
SuperdivisioneSpermatophyta
DivisioneMagnoliophyta
ClasseLiliopsida
OrdineAlismatales
FamigliaAraceae
SottofamigliaAroideae
GenereSyngonium
SpecieSyngonium podophyllum

Syngonium podophyllum is a climbing or trailing aroid in the family Araceae, grown for its arrow-shaped, often variegated leaves; sap is mildly toxic.

Guida alla cura
Luce

Bright to moderate indirect light suits Syngonium well. Tolerates lower light but variegated forms (pink, white) lose their colouring and revert to green in shade. Avoid direct sun, which scorches the arrowhead-shaped leaves. The variegation intensity is directly correlated with light level.

Acqua

Allow the top 2–3 cm to dry between waterings, then water thoroughly. Syngonium prefers consistent moisture — it wilts noticeably when dry but recovers quickly. Reduce watering in winter. Overwatering causes yellowing leaves and root rot; underwatering causes wilting and brown leaf tips.

Substrato

Well-draining potting mix with added perlite (3:1). Good drainage prevents root rot in this vigorous grower.

Temperatura e umidità

Optimal 18–27 °C; minimum 13 °C. Moderate to high humidity (50–60%) promotes lush growth and prevents brown leaf edges. Standard indoor humidity is adequate.

Concimazione

Feed every 2 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertilizer at half strength. Reduce to monthly in autumn, stop in winter.

Potatura

Prune regularly to maintain compact, bushy growth — Syngonium naturally vines as it matures. Young plants produce compact, lobed arrowhead leaves; older plants develop more complex, divided leaves and a climbing habit. Provide a moss pole for climbing forms. Contains calcium oxalate — toxic to pets and irritating to human skin.

Propagazione
Divisione

The most common method for propagating Syngonium is by division. This involves separating the root clumps during repotting. Ensure the parent plant is healthy before proceeding.

1
Carefully remove the plant from its pot and gently shake off excess soil to expose the roots.
2
Locate natural divisions in the root ball where new shoots are emerging.
3
Use a sharp, sterilized knife to cut the root clumps, ensuring each division has at least one shoot and some roots.
4
Plant each division in a separate pot with a well-draining potting mix, water thoroughly, and place in bright, indirect light.
Talea

Syngonium can also be propagated from stem cuttings.

1
Cut a healthy stem just below a node with at least one or two leaves attached.
2
Place the cutting in water or directly into a pot with well-draining soil.
3
Keep in a warm, humid environment with indirect light until roots develop.
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