Syngonium macrophyllum (Arrowhead Vine)
Botanical name: Syngonium macrophyllum
Common name: Arrowhead Vine
Family: Araceae
Origin: Mexico
USDA Zone: 9-10
Plant form: Climbing or creeping vine
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade; shade
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate
Flower color: White and off-white
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Foliage color: Ornamental foliage
Irritating or toxic: Irritating
Invasive: Can spread quickly, needs controlThis plant originally grows in Middle-America (Mexico) and belong to the family of Araceae. The plant grows well under humid circumstances: it prefers 50 per cent humidity. Syngonium also stands dry air.
Typical for this plant are the green leaves. The young leaves are oval without incisions. But when the plant gets older the leaves are shaped as an arrow and it splts it selves.
Because we start with this plant from cuttings it has immediately the typical arrow shape leaves. Plenty of light or semi-shade, cannot withstand strong sunlight. Ideal temperature 18-22, soil-warmth 25-30C. Avoid draughts. Keep the soil moist but do not allow the soil to dry out, give water once a week. Fertilize slightly once every fortnight, fertilize once every two months during the winter.
CAUSES SEVERE PAIN IN THE MOUTH IF EATEN!
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