Syngonium podophyllum (Arrowhead vine) - Image 38

Botanical name: Syngonium podophyllum

Common names: Arrowhead vine, Nephthytis, African evergreen

Family: Araceae

Origin: Mexico to Panama

USDA Zone: 9-11

Cold tolerance: 35°F

Vine or creeper plantGroundcover and low-growing 2ft plantPlant form: Climbing or groundcover vine
Semi-shadeShadeSun exposure: Semi-shade; shade
Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeCold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Regular
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Ornamental foliageFoliage color: Ornamental foliage
Irritating plantIrritating or toxic: Irritating
Syngonium podophyllum (Arrowhead vine) red fruit cluster close up among large green leaves
Syngonium podophyllum (Arrowhead vine) showing clusters of red fruit nestled between thick green foliage


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