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Syngonium podophyllum
Vining aroids (pothos, philodendron, syngonium)Mood Meter: Go With the Flow
Also called: Arrowhead Vine, Goosefoot Plant
Arrow-shaped juvenile leaves that become lobed with age
Growth habit: vining/climbing. Drought tolerance: moderate.
Leaf shape changes from arrow-shaped juvenile to lobed mature form.
Plant Mood Meter: Go With the Flow
Adaptable and quick-growing, but looks best with reasonably consistent watering and enough light to avoid weak, stretched growth.
Care guide
Medium to bright indirect light. Direct sun: Gentle morning sun may be tolerated; avoid harsh midday sun.
Water after the upper layer begins to dry; do not keep the mix continuously saturated.
Airy, moderately moisture-retentive tropical mix with added bark/perlite.
Average home humidity is acceptable; moderate humidity supports better leaf quality.
Can grow bushy or trail when young; mature growth benefits from climbing support.
Problems Planticist can help with UnderwateringOverwatering / poor aerationRoot rot / impaired rootsExcess light / sun scorchInsufficient light (etiolation)Normal lower-leaf senescenceLow-humidity stressPest damageFertilizer / mineral salt buildup
