Is Arrowhead a good indoor plant?

With its arrow-shaped leaves that are often variegated, arrowhead plant (Syngonium podophyllum) makes a charming addition to the indoor garden. Native to Latin America, this houseplant is a relative of philodendron. The plant grows well in medium to low light, so it thrives in most interiors.

Do arrowhead plants like full sun?

Your Arrowhead Plant prefers bright indirect light but can adapt to low light. Direct sun may burn the leaves.

How much sun does an arrowhead plant need?

Arrowhead Plants are easy care houseplants with gorgeous foliage. They do best in bright light with no direct sun although some tolerate low light. Water it on a regularly but don’t let it stay wet.

Is an arrowhead plant a philodendron?

Arrowhead plants (Syngonium phodophyllum) are also known as Arrowhead vine or Arrowhead philodendron. The shape of its leaves gives the plant its namesake, arrow head. As another popular member of the Aroid family, this plant shares characteristics with its well-known siblings such as Philodendron and Pothos.

How do I make my Arrowhead bushy?

Prune and Pinch To promote bushier growth, do some light pinching and pruning regularly. Take shears and cut off long stems growing outwards. Always cut the vine just above or close to the leaf. If you have a big arrowhead plant, trimming from time to time will make it dense.

How do you get a arrowhead plant to vine?

If your plant has aerial roots along the stem, take a section of the stem with attached roots to increase your odds of success. To propagate arrowhead vine, place your cutting into a glass of water—within a few weeks, you’ll notice new roots have begun to form.

What is a leggy plant?

A leggy plant is one that’s got a lot more stem than leaf. It’s a common term for a plant that’s grown very tall, but with few leaves. For some plants, this is simply part of their nature, but it’s often a sign a plant isn’t getting enough light. Let’s get into it properly.

What is the arrowhead plant used for?

The Navajo used the arrowhead plant to treat headaches, the Ojibwa ate the corms (tubers) for indigestion, and the Algonquin of Quebec used the root to treat tuberculosis. Some other uses of the arrowhead plant include a Cocopa gambling game and Iroquois corn fertilizer (Moerman 1998: 500).