Syngonium 'Arrow' (v)
arrowhead vine 'Arrow'
Has cream and green variegated foliage that is arrowhead-shaped when young before maturing to form leaves with three to five lobes. As the plant ages, it starts to produce lax stems that will climb up appropriate supports
Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Variegated Cream Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Variegated Cream Green | |||
| Autumn | Variegated Cream Green | |||
| Winter | Variegated Cream Green |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1ABotanical details
- Family
- Araceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Climbing
- Potentially harmful
- Harmful if eaten, skin/eye irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Genus
Syngonium are evergreen climbers with aerial roots, grown for their large, ovate to arrow-shaped leaves, becoming pedately-lobed on mature plants; arum-like flowerheads with cream, green or purple spathes, are seldom produced in cultivation
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow under glass in humus-rich, well drained compost and in bright but filtered light . Maintain a minimum winter temperature of 15⁰C and water moderately, less in low temperatures
Propagation
Propagate by softwood stem tip cuttings or by leaf bud cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
Pruning
Remove young stem tips to promote branching; plants may be reduced in height where necessary in spring
Pests
May be susceptible to mealybugs and glasshouse red spider mite under glass
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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